Dental Nurse

The post holder will provide a dental triage service during the In Hours period to members of the public presenting with urgent dental symptoms The post holder will be responsible for up-loading and recording accurate patient data to excel and word documents undertaken independently. The post holder will be responsible for the booking of urgent appointments and liaising/communicating with General Dental Practices and Primary Care,

• Provide a dental triage service during the In Hours period to members of the public presenting with urgent dental symptoms
• Booking appointments and liaising/communicating with General Dental Practices and Primary Care
• Uploading and recording accurate patient data to excel and word documents undertaken independently on a daily basis which forms a large part of this role
• Using Cwm Taf Morgannwg IT systems & patient software
• Cover clinical sessions across the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Salaried Dental Service footprint when required
  
  Welsh Skills Desirable:This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential;whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listingand selectingcandidates.This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.
  
  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.