Dental Nurse
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Bridgend, CF31 1JS
Salary
£28,819 to £31,626
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
The post holder will provide a comprehensive range of dental nurse skills to support clinicians in the provision of quality dental care to all groups ...
- To have individual responsibility for the organisation of the surgery and ensure accurate preparation and presentation of appropriate materials and equipment using a high degree of precision
- Provide chair-side assistance and fourhanded dentistry when required throughout the patient's treatment, anticipating the clinician's needs and any possible complications which may arise
- Achieve and maintain high standards of infection control, PPE and cleanliness in line with current codes of practice
- Professionally responsible for the safe disposal of clinical waste in accordance with the Health Board's infection control policy
- Assistance in the management of medical and dental emergencies if required
- Participate in ordering and maintaining clinical stock levels
- Process and develop radiographs, complying with current IRMER regulations
- Responsible for chaperoning patients and staff
- Answering queries in person and by telephone
- Provide advice on a wide range of dental procedures, adjusting information as required addressing patients' level of understanding.
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.
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.
Ensure patient records are efficiently maintained, secure and patient confidentiality is protected.
To plan and maintain the stock levels of clinical instrument cassettes and materials required for the clinical session.
To manage own workload efficiently, organise routine and access sessions.
Provide clinical and chair side support to clinicians within the EDS
Ensure decontamination procedures are followed to maintain compliance with Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board policies and procedures.
Provide current advice and information to patients, ensuring that the information provided is accurate.
Decontaminate dental instruments and equipment, working within the Health Boards policies and procedures.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ Diploma in Dental Nursing. GDC dental nurse registration
- Up to date knowledge of dental nursing procedures.
- Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection.
- Experience in a role in a dental practice/clinic environment
Desirable
- Experience / knowledge of Decontamination procedures.
- Knowledge of Patient Management Systems
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
- Computer literate.
- Organisational skills and ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
- Time management skills.
Desirable
- Work in a Quality System Environment
- Ability to speak Welsh (Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above).
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
19 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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