Job summary The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and assist with the implementation of the Designed to Smile, Fluoride Varnish programme. When required, to apply Fluoride Varnish in a community setting as part of the Designed to Smile programme/ WHC (2017) Number 23 Refocusing of the Designed to Smile child oral health improvement programme. May be required to work in any Dental Clinic operated by the Health Board within the Community Dental Service. Main duties of the job To have individual responsibility for the organisation of the Fluoride Varnish programme. To ensure an effective and efficient service is provided, with offsite support and management by the Lead for Oral Health and Mobile services. To participate when required in the application of fluoride varnish to identified groups in line with the evidenced based Designed to Smile programme/ WHC (2017) Number 23 Refocusing of the Designed to Smile child oral health improvement programme. Communicate effectively with challenging or vulnerable patients e.g., those with learning difficulties, mental health problems and nervous patients. Provide parents/carers with information and ensure they understand what treatment is required. Obtain their consent and co-operation in order for treatment to be carried out. Provide Dental Nurse assistance, and patient management. Monitor patients' needs throughout treatment, provide care to meet those needs and ensure safe precise delivery of care at all times. To undertake UHB mandatory training requirements to include CPR/Emergency Drugs, Manual Handling, Child Protection, Violence and Aggression and Fire Training. Carry out risk assessments on a daily basis involving safety requirements of vehicles, equipment, service users and staff. Work to best possible practice when delivering care in non-clinical environments. About us Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values: We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,928 to £29,551 a year Per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Term time hours Reference number 110-ACS068-0325 Job locations Ynyshir Medical Centre Ynyshir Road Porth CF39 0EN Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities for this role can be found in the Job Description & Person Specification Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities for this role can be found in the Job Description & Person Specification Person Specification Qualifications/Knowledge Essential Qualified Dental Nurse Up to date GDC Registration Qualification in Fluoride Varnish application Desirable Qualification in food and nutrition skills Knowledge of local health needs Knowledge of developing programmes relating to oral health/teaching. Skills and Experience Essential Proven IT skills/Knowledge of variations of IT packages Presentation skills Awareness of general health messages Desirable Experience of leading or managing teams Experience of working in a Community Dental Service. Person Specification Qualifications/Knowledge Essential Qualified Dental Nurse Up to date GDC Registration Qualification in Fluoride Varnish application Desirable Qualification in food and nutrition skills Knowledge of local health needs Knowledge of developing programmes relating to oral health/teaching. Skills and Experience Essential Proven IT skills/Knowledge of variations of IT packages Presentation skills Awareness of general health messages Desirable Experience of leading or managing teams Experience of working in a Community Dental Service. 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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Ynyshir Medical Centre Ynyshir Road Porth CF39 0EN Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)