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Swansea Bay University Health Board Dental Nurse

The closing date is 30 September 2026

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Job summary

Providing support and assistance for the Foundation Dentists and Trainers in providing high quality dental care to patients, and be responsible for the effective, efficient preparation and maintenance of a multi-disciplinary dental clinic, maintaining a high level of cross infection control in all clinical areas.

oManage clinical time, including clinical appointments, prioritisation and management.oWhen not assisting in the surgeries nurses are expected to provide administrative support.oNurses are expected to be able to carry out their duties without direct supervision.oAdvice, triage and prioritise dental emergency patients to ensure they receive the most appropriate care, within the dental single point of access.

Main duties of the job

Planning and Designo Have individual responsibility for the preparation and organisation of the dental surgeries where clinical procedures will beundertaken and ensure compliance to LHB Health and Safety standards and ensuring a high standard of cleanliness within thedepartment.o Work independently and have accountability for one's own actions when delivering dental nursing care

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

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,819 to £31,626 a year per annum (pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

130-ACS157-0926

Job locations

Port Talbot Resource Centre

Moor Road

Baglan

SA12 7BJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• National Certificate/Hospital certificate for Dental Nursing.
• N.V.Q. level 3, CertHE in Dental Nursing. Understanding of customer care issues
• Understanding of Data Protection
• Understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for confidentiality
• Registration with the General Dental Council

Desirable

• Additional post certificate qualification

Essential Experience

Essential

• Significant Trained Dental Nurse experience
• Experience in working with Foundation Dentist
• Experience in mentoring Student Dental Nurses

Essential Aptitude and abilities

Essential

• Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Excellent communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• National Certificate/Hospital certificate for Dental Nursing.
• N.V.Q. level 3, CertHE in Dental Nursing. Understanding of customer care issues
• Understanding of Data Protection
• Understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for confidentiality
• Registration with the General Dental Council

Desirable

• Additional post certificate qualification

Essential Experience

Essential

• Significant Trained Dental Nurse experience
• Experience in working with Foundation Dentist
• Experience in mentoring Student Dental Nurses

Essential Aptitude and abilities

Essential

• Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Excellent communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

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).

Additional information

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 details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Port Talbot Resource Centre

Moor Road

Baglan

SA12 7BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Port Talbot Resource Centre

Moor Road

Baglan

SA12 7BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Support Manager

Ffion Bowen

[email protected]

01693683062

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,819 to £31,626 a year per annum (pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

130-ACS157-0926

Job locations

Port Talbot Resource Centre

Moor Road

Baglan

SA12 7BJ

United Kingdom

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