Oral Health Improvement Practitioner

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Oral Health Improvement Practitioner to join the Designed to Smile Team in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

You will be based at Ynyshir Medical Centre. This post will be 21 hours per week, 8.30 - 4pm. Monday, Tuesday and Friday. TERM TIME ONLY.

The post holder will be a key facilitator for the delivery of the Designed to Smile Supervised Toothbrushing programme and Fluoride Varnish programme. To provide comprehensive oral health promotion training for a range of education and healthcare professionals and community groups and individuals across Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB.

To contribute to and advise on the development and implementation of oral/public health improvement programmes with stakeholders in health and education.

To apply fluoride varnish in non-clinical settings. The role will include working autonomously to deliver the WHC (2017) Number 23 Refocusing of the Designed to Smile child oral health improvement programme.

The post holder will be expected to collect and evaluate data, and have a sound understanding of population health programmes and dental epidemiology and it's role in health improvement.

You will be required to travel between sites, and will be required to drive CTMUHB vehicles.

Main duties of the job

To be aware of National and Local oral health data and programmes and resources to address inequalities in oral health.

To support and deliver 'Designed to Smile' Oral Health Improvement Programme in schools and pre-school settings in line with WHC (2017) Number 23 Refocusing of the Designed to Smile child oral health improvement programme.

To plan and deliver oral health training sessions across sites in CTMUHB for multi-agency groups, health and educational professionals. To liaise with external agencies and local authorities.

To provide in depth/specialist knowledge and advice of oral and public health information to health/education professionals through various forms of teaching, training, assessment and evaluation which contributes to the patient/client care some of which may have learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities. To be aware of cultural and language differences.

To work within Welsh Government frameworks regarding oral health, nutritional and educational guidelines, policies and initiatives.

To participate in regular reviews with your manager and to identify training and development needs and to complete mandatory training as required.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

This post is advertised as Welsh to be Learnt on Appointment. This means that Welsh language skills are not required when you apply. However, successful candidates will be expected to develop the Welsh language skills needed for the role following appointment. We will support you to achieve this through our free and flexible in-house learning opportunities and our partnership with Welsh language training providers. This is an excellent opportunity to gain a valuable professional skill, support patients and colleagues through their language of choice, and contribute to strengthening our bilingual organisation.

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.

Person specification

Essential

Essential

• Qualified Dental Care Practitioner to Degree level or equivalent skills, knowledge or experience.
• Up to date GDC Registration
• Certificate in Oral Health education or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
• Teaching Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of National and Local oral health statistics
• Specialist knowledge of current oral health, nutrition and education messages.
• Qualification in Fluoride Varnish application
• Welsh language skills at Level 3 or above or willingness to learn once appointed

Desirable

• Qualification in food and nutrition skills
• Knowledge of local health needs
• Knowledge of developing programmes relating to oral health/teaching.

Essential

Essential

• Proven IT skills/Knowledge of variations of IT packages
• Presentation skills
• Awareness of general health messages
• Awareness of safeguarding policies
• To keep up to date with current and evidence based oral health care information.
• Teaching/Training experience

Desirable

• Experience of leading or managing teams
• Experience of working in a Community Dental Service.

Essential

Essential

• Manual driving licence - May be required to drive CTMUHB vehicles