Dental Nurse
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9DT
Salary
£28,819 to £31,626
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
This post is fixed term/secondment for 6 months to cover long term sickness. Anyone wishing to apply for the post as a secondment must seek approval f...
- Provide high quality dental nurse care across a broad range of specialities.
- Participate in delivery of evidence based care and to ensure consistency and continuity in the quality of care.
- To provide a safe, welcoming and compassionate environment for patients and relatives.
- Deliver pre and post treatment instructions to patients and relatives/carers.
- Assist dental practitioners in undertaking four handed dentistry.
- To support the Senior Dental Nurse in the supervision of learners and newly appointed dental nurses.
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 isn't '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 you're 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.
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 improveo We treat everyone with respecto 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.
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Dental Nurse
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Certificate in Oral Health Education or willing to undertake. ILS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the field of Restorative Dentistry and Orthodontics
Desirable
- Experience of working within the fields of Oral Surgery.
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication both verbal and written Ability to prioritise work efficiently Ability to work in a demanding environment and adapt to change in working practices to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to work within a team.
Desirable
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Aptitude
Essential
- Enthusiastic. Good interpersonal skills Flexibility to meet service needs. Amenable to change as required. Ability to travel to all UHB sites.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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