Dental Nurse
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardWrexham, LL11 1DY, Wales
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board based in Wrexham, LL11 1DY. The advertised salary is £28,819 to £31,626. Applications close on 10 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
To support the work of the dental team by providing dental nursing skills.
Clinical administration including General Dental Service paperwork and cash handling at the base clinic and other locations as required.
To facilitate a high standard of patient care to all users of the service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The post holder will be administratively responsible to the Senior Dental Nurse and ultimately accountable to the Clinical Director for North Wales Community Dental Service. The Dental Nurse will be clinically responsible to the Clinician to whom he/she is assigned.
The post holder will be required to travel within the North Wales Community Dental Service locality, for example clinics, hospitals, schools, domiciliary visits, mobile dental units and to carry out treatment at other sites, for example, nursing homes. Travel expenses will be paid.
To support the work of the dental team by providing dental nursing skills.
Clinical administration to the base clinic and other locations as required.
To facilitate a high standard of patient care to all users of the service.
We have a varied team, spread across North Wales, consisting of Dentists, Therapists Dental Nurses and Dental Healthcare Assistants and administration team. We all work together to provide the highest standard of patient oral health care possible.
Our benefits will give you the satisfaction of knowing you have played a central part in "Working to Achieve a Healthier Future for Wales".
Here at BCU LHB we will also reward you with our benefits which include a generous annual leave package, flexible working, access to occupational health and a contributory pension.
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.
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.
General
- Smart, presentable appearance consistent with working in the clinical environment oAbility to travel between sites in a timely manner o
- Ability to understand spoken and written Welsh Language
Values
- Awareness of the importance of Confidentiality, Able to work effectively in a team Self motivated and enthusiastic person Willingness to learn Able to work on own initiative Flexible, reliable and adaptable Caring and considerate to others Ability to cope under pressure
- Ability to learn, comprehend and work within Health Board's policies and procedures
Aptitude and Abilities
- Flexibility in respect of clinical venues within the Trust, travelling and hours. oResponds positively to a team ethos. oAware of own limitations. oAble to work autonomously.
- PC literate. oTraining in date for oCPR oManual Handling oCross-infection Control oExperience of and commitment to Quality Assurance & Clinical Governance Flexible approach to working within CDS within the Trust
- Recent or current dental surgery experience oAssisting in the treatment of children, and anxious patients both children and adults
- CDS experience oExperience with child and adult special care patients (including the elderly) oDental Health Promotion oOutworking in a Mobile Dental Unit or on Domiciliary visits oStock control and ordering
- Certificate in Dental Nursing or equivalent NVQ oProven maintenance of post-basic training oEvidence of CPD oNational Registration
- Post-basic certificate in any of the following: oSedation oSpecial Care oRadiography oOral Health oOrthodontics
General
- Smart, presentable appearance consistent with working in the clinical environment oAbility to travel between sites in a timely manner o
- Ability to understand spoken and written Welsh Language
Values
- Awareness of the importance of Confidentiality, Able to work effectively in a team Self motivated and enthusiastic person Willingness to learn Able to work on own initiative Flexible, reliable and adaptable Caring and considerate to others Ability to cope under pressure
- Ability to learn, comprehend and work within Health Board's policies and procedures
Aptitude and Abilities
- Flexibility in respect of clinical venues within the Trust, travelling and hours. oResponds positively to a team ethos. oAware of own limitations. oAble to work autonomously.
- PC literate. oTraining in date for oCPR oManual Handling oCross-infection Control oExperience of and commitment to Quality Assurance & Clinical Governance Flexible approach to working within CDS within the Trust
- Recent or current dental surgery experience oAssisting in the treatment of children, and anxious patients both children and adults
- CDS experience oExperience with child and adult special care patients (including the elderly) oDental Health Promotion oOutworking in a Mobile Dental Unit or on Domiciliary visits oStock control and ordering
- Certificate in Dental Nursing or equivalent NVQ oProven maintenance of post-basic training oEvidence of CPD oNational Registration
- Post-basic certificate in any of the following: oSedation oSpecial Care oRadiography oOral Health oOrthodontics
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Wrexham Dental Centre
Grove Road
Wrexham
LL11 1DY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Wrexham Dental Centre
Grove Road
Wrexham
LL11 1DY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
How this role compares
We hold 161 NHS vacancies in Wales that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £28,819. This role pays less than about 60% of them.
There are 3,997 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 195 of them in Wales.
You have 11 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 13 days, so this is about the usual amount of time.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has 56 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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