Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Ability to travel in a timely manner to other locations
- Values
Good written and verbal communication skills, with people from a variety of backgrounds
- Values
Support and demonstarte PTHB values
- Values
Able to work autonomously
- Experience
Experience of being competent in Dental Administration, prioritising tasks and managing deadlines
- Experience
Keyboard skills, outlook, word, Excel
- Aptitude and abilities
Ability to work and relate to children and apecial needs
- Aptitude and abilities
Ability to use initiativein emergency situations
- Aptitude and abilities
Ability to develop good working relationships
- Aptitude and abilities
Ability to prioritise and organise clinc/surgery
- Aptitude and abilities
Self motivated and able to motivate patients
- Aptitude and abilities
Team player
- Qualification / Knowledge
National certificate for DN's or equivalent
- Qualification / Knowledge
Registered with GDC
- Qualification / Knowledge
Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working with the public, special care pts and the elderly
- Experience
Experience of working in an environment where tact, diplomacy and confidentiality required
- Aptitude and abilities
Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
- Aptitude and abilities
Self management and planning skills
- Aptitude and abilities
Experience of commitment to QA and Audit
- Qualification / Knowledge
Post basic certificate in any of the following Sedation, SC, Radiography, Oral Health, Orthodontics
- Qualification / Knowledge
Knowledge of the role of the CDS
Job overview
There is an exciting new opportunity for a registered Dental Nurse to join the community dental service team, where quality of care is the primary focus. The team consists of experienced Dentists, Dental Nurses, Dental Therapists and administrative staff, where skill mixing is encouraged. You will need to be motivated, enthusiastic and have excellent communication skills. The post holder will be based in Newtown, 15 hours per week and will be expected to travel to other clinic locations at least once a week.
The Community Dental Service comprises of a wide range of locations, specialities and services which involve primary dental care, consultant led secondary care, special needs and priority group patients in both the clinic and domiciliary setting. This includes Schools, residential and nursing homes, epidemiological surveys, and oral health promotion/education.
Training, development, and skill mixing of the dental workforce is encouraged and supported.
Main duties of the job
The Dental Nurse will work as part of the team, providing assistance to clinicians within the Dental Service, plus arranging and supporting the clinician with any domiciliary visits, screening, epidemiology and research programmes. They will be expected to work autonomously, seeking advice when required. The post holder will be expected to carry out all related clerical and administrative duties to ensure efficient operation of the clinic/department.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Dental Nurse with Powys Teaching Health Board in Brecon, Wales. It is listed as a Band 4 Dental nurse role. The advertised salary is £28,819 - £31,626 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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