Trained Dental Nurse - Community Dental Service

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated part time Qualified Dental Nurse to join the Community Dental Service.  The Community Dental Service deliver services across Cardiff and Vale, including fixed clinics, domiciliary visits, mobile dental units. The service works closely with the Designed to Smile team and Emergency Dental Service.

The posts are permanent positions which are  37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday 8.45am -17.00pm, part time will be applicants will be considered. You  will also be required to work across various sites within the Community Dental Service.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the preparation and equipping of the clinical environment to ensure clinical standards and service requirements are met.

To identify the patient’s dental nursing needs during treatment and provide care to meet those needs, ensuring safe and precise delivery of care at all times.

Provide clinical support to Dentists and PCDs.

Provide clinical support and advice to undergraduates and dental auxiliary students. Monitor patient’s needs during dental treatment and report to supervising clinician as appropriate.

To be responsible for providing the appropriate pre and postoperative information and to ensure that patients understand and comply with the information.

Implement the use of appropriate communication aids specific to patient’s needs.

To provide oral health education/advice to the patient and participate in other relevant oral health promotion activities.

Advise and assess emergency patients to ensure they receive the most appropriate care.

Adhere to manual handling policy when providing mechanical aids for patients.

To process and develop x-rays.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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