Oral Health Resource Assistant

Job summary

The Community Dental Service's award-winning Oral Health Improvement Team is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Oral Health Resource Assistant to join our dedicated team.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will provide efficient administrative and practical support to the delivery of evidence-based oral health improvement programmes across the Bradford and Airedale district. Responsibilities include providing clerical support, maintaining accurate data records within community settings, and coordinating the distribution of programme resources to nurseries, schools, and other community organisations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about improving oral health and making a positive impact within local communities.

Main duties of the job

To provide efficient and comprehensive programme support and administration support, including clerical assistance to the delivery of the evidence based oral health Improvement programmes across the Bradford and Airedale District.

The post holder will be required to provide support with the co-ordination and delivery of resources to all community, nursery and school settings involved in the oral health programmes

Closing date: 25th August 2026

Shortlisting Date: 26th August 2026

Interview Date: 9th September 2026

This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by the Home Office and the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you are currently a visa holder and your visa status expires, we may be required to terminate your employment in compliance with immigration regulations.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UKPrior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).

Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSA 2 typing Word Processing or equivalent European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
• Educated to GCSE standard English & Mathematics

Desirable

• RSA 3 Typing/Word processing or equivalent
• Business Administration Qualification

Experience

Essential

• A broad experience of secretarial, administration and clerical tasks and procedures.
• Experience of accessing information from the intranet and internet
• Experience of organising challenging demands and workloads
• Experience in a busy office environment and can demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to use the telephone in a precise, clear manner

Desirable

• Experience of working in a community /medical and/or a dental environment with a broad knowledge and understanding of medical and dental terminology.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of secretarial or administrative procedures and systems, some of which are non-routine, and non-routine activities such as answering queries, progress chasing, task related problem solving, acquired through experience and training to Vocational Level 3 or equivalent'

Desirable

• Ability to take minutes
• Knowledge of the NHS Medical/Dental terminology

Skills

Essential

• Excellent computer skills with ability to use Microsoft office programmes, database & clinical systems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.
• Flexible approach to constantly changing work priorities

Desirable

• Access to a vehicle / Car driver