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Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 9 MONTHS DUE TO (MATERNITY COVER)  

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.    

 Are you a qualified Dental Nurse who is looking for a fresh challenge OUTSIDE of a surgery environment? 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Dental Nurse or Dental Nurses to join our North Wales Dental Helpline to cover a full time maternity leave post for a period of nine months.  Hours of work are full or part time Monday to Friday, as well as weekends and Bank Holidays.  Job share considered.

 You will join a team of Dental Nurses/Advisers offering telephone dental health triage to patients who are in need of urgent dental care, which includes booking patients onto urgent access sessions across North Wales.

 You will have experience of working within a busy practice and understand the demands this environment brings, as well as excellent communication skills.

 As a qualified Dental Nurse/Adviser you will be based within the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Rhyl, with the opportunity to work out of other locations as relevant.  Home working also available.

 The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.

 You must be registered with the General Dental Council.

 The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post; minimum level 3.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will primarily be required to undertake triage duties on the North Wales Dental Helpline.  Additionally in order to maintain clinical competences, may be required to travel within the North Wales Community Dental Service (NWCDS), as appropriate.  Travel expenses will be paid.

 For further information regarding this post, please contact Marie Smith, Service Administrator on 03000 854823 / 07799 342743.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

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