Website Betsi Cadwaladr

NHS Wales

We have a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking for a career as a Dental Nurse!

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Trainee Dental Nurse to join our dental team who can relate to all age groups and who will be able to assist the clinicians with a full range of CDS dental procedures. The role includes Community Dental Service paperwork, cash handling and banking. Experience of patients with special needs is desirable but not essential

As a Trainee Dental Nurse you will be based at 1 of 3 sites, 1 East, 1 Central and 1 West. The successful candidate may be asked to provide dental nursing support in satellite clinics, mobile units, and hospital venues and on a domiciliary basis.

Job Summary/Job Purpose:
Under the Supervision of the Education and Training Led / Qualified Dental Nurse acting as a mentor:-

We gave 3 vacancies. 1 East, 1 Central and 1 West.

To support the work of the dental team by providing dental nursing skills

Clinical administration including General Dental Service paperwork

To facilitate a high standard of patient care to all users of the service

Person specification

Qualifications and /or Knowledge
Essential criteria
GCSE’s at A-C grade or equivalent (Mathematics, English Language and one other)
Knowledge of routine dental procedures acquired through NVQ 3 or equivalent training level or to achieve within 2 years in post

Desirable criteria
• GCSE Welsh

Experience
Essential criteria
Dealing with the public

Desirable criteria
Work experience in a care setting

Other
Essential criteria
Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

Desirable criteria
Ability to speak Welsh Language to Level 3 fluency or to work towards this within 12 months of appointment*
Fluency in another modern language(s)

Values
Essential criteria
Smart, presentable appearance consistent with working in the clinical environment
Caring and compassionate, considerate of needs of others
Appreciation of cultural Application Form Interview References CAJE Reference/Date: 5 diversity and equality issues*

Aptitude & Abilities
Essential criteria
Team player
Able to use own initiative
Safe and effective oral communication skills
PC literate
Flexible in respect of clinical venues within the Health Board, travelling and hours
Responds positively to a team ethos
Aware of own limitations

Desirable criteria
Experience of and commitment to Quality Assurance and Clinical Governance
Reception and appointment making skills
Self motivated
Flexible approach to working in all branches of dentistry within the Health Board adapting to changing circumstances

For more information and to apply online please visit:

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/#!/job/Wrexham/Betsi_Cadwaladr_University_Health_Board/Trainee_Dental_nurse/Trainee_Dental_nurse-v6691145?_ts=369

To apply for this job please visit bcuhb.nhs.wales.