Oral Health Promotion Advisor

Job summary

Join Our Oral Health Promotion Team

University Hospital Tees, Tees Community Dental Service

Are you an enthusiastic and qualified dental professional with a passion for improving oral health and reducing inequalities across our communities?

The Oral Health Promotion Department at University Hospital Tees is looking to recruit motivated individuals to join our dedicated team, helping to improve oral health outcomes across Teesside.

Vacancies Available

22.5 hours per week & 30 hours per week

We are seeking flexible, team-oriented professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality oral health promotion initiatives and engaging with a wide range of community groups and partners.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will plan, deliver and evaluate quality oral health education/intervention programmes to contribute to the strategic direction of oral health promotion across Teesside as requested by OralHealth Promotion Coordinator in line with the current work plan.

The post holder will work across the district of Teesside covering North Tees, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool and Redcar and Cleveland localities working with multi agencies to design, develop, support and evaluate the delivery of oral health education/intervention programmes and teach others including children, adults, teachers, health and social care professionals etc on a regular basis.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Job responsibilities

About the Role

As part of our Oral Health Promotion Team, you will:

Support the delivery of oral health improvement programmes across Teesside.

Work with communities, schools, care settings, and partner organisations.

Promote positive oral health messages and preventative approaches.

Help reduce oral health inequalities and improve health outcomes.

About You -

You will be:

A qualified dental professional.

Passionate about improving oral health and patient wellbeing.

An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.

Flexible and able to work across different community settings.

Enthusiastic about making a positive difference to people's lives.

If you are looking for an opportunity to use your skills to improve the oral health of local communities, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a team dedicated to making a lasting impact on oral health across Teesside.

Person specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of infection control procedures
• Computer literacy i.e. a good working knowledge of various Microsoft packages is desirable
• Able to exercise own initiative in developing oral health promotion projects
• Experience of working within a team
• Ability to maintain stock levels

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Qualified Dental Nurse with the National Certificate in Dental Nursing or NVQ Oral Healthcare Dental Nursing Level 3 or Diploma in Dental Hygiene, or Diploma in Dental Therapy or appropriate degree level is essential
• Certificate in Oral Health Education level 4 (accredited through NEBDN)
• A Level 4 Teaching qualification eg: City and Guilds teaching certificate 7307 or L4 Certificate in Education and Training
• The post holder will update knowledge in oral health promotion through continued professional development

Desirable

• Level 5 Certificate in Education
• Knowledge of wider NHS initiatives

Experience

Essential

• 2 years dental experience
• Experience of / ability to deliver presentations or training sessions
• The post holder will be able to work both independently using own initiative and as part of an effective team member

Desirable

• Competence in delivering presentations
• The post holder will participate in and have an understanding of audit

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisation skills
• Prioritise workload in order to complete tasks assigned
• Be able to drive independently cross site throughout the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes