Job summary
Are you motivated health promoter keento address health inequalities? We are seeking an Oral Health Promotor to work in our Dental Service delivering Oral Health Promotion advice and training to the population of East Sussex
The Oral Health Promotion team have a particular focus on supporting and improving the health outcomes for vulnerable communities living in the county. We work to meet key performances indicators offering advice and support to meet the needs of the community of East Sussex and offer training and support to other health, social and child care professionals in line with best practice guidelines.
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Main duties of the job
The OH Promoter is responsible for supporting the Team Lead in the delivery of the OHP contractual targets carrying out activity to meet key performance indicators but particularly the needs of the 0-5s of East Sussex
Under the direction of the Team Lead, to provide oral health care to identified communities in Brighton and Hove, including the most vulnerable.
To develop resources and provide oral health promotion activities to the population of Brighton and Hove.
To promote good oral health care to the population of Brighton and Hove and record and evaluate the activity.
To support training and advice to other health and social care professionals in the city.
About us
Why work for us?
- We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services working in supportive team environments, including medical, clinical, support and corporate services
- Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results with compassionate culture and leadership, and support for staff wellbeing, scoring highly.
- A variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county.
- Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options.
- Excellent training and development opportunities tailored to individuals.
- Research opportunities
- Cost-effective and convenient workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- We are proud to be a Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces.
- We are proud to be a Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast.
- Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain specialist knowledge and understanding of:
- The causes, effects, process and prevention of a variety of oral and related diseases, and their impact on general health, based on current evidence.
- The impact of oral disease and social determinants on both oral and general health.
- The principles of health policy and strategy underpinned by current evidence and public health information.
- Health promotion, health behaviour and educational theory, including the impact of social determinants and inequality on health status.
- Underpinning principles of research and development.
Train staff to deliver Oral Health Promotion and continually monitor to maintain high standards of delivery.
To develop health alliances and be part of a multi-disciplinary team with other professionals from government initiatives e.g. Children Centres in areas of need, to plan and implement interventions to improve health and address inequalities.
Work and liaise with other agencies, health professionals and government initiatives giving help, advice and training for their staff in all areas of oral health care including disseminating complex and contentious information.
To review and audit suggestions and comments of Oral Health Promotion programmes via evaluation sheets from attendees of training sessions or events.
To monitor and record activity against the key performance indicators (KPIs) within the scope of the OHP service specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain specialist knowledge and understanding of:
- The causes, effects, process and prevention of a variety of oral and related diseases, and their impact on general health, based on current evidence.
- The impact of oral disease and social determinants on both oral and general health.
- The principles of health policy and strategy underpinned by current evidence and public health information.
- Health promotion, health behaviour and educational theory, including the impact of social determinants and inequality on health status.
- Underpinning principles of research and development.
Train staff to deliver Oral Health Promotion and continually monitor to maintain high standards of delivery.
To develop health alliances and be part of a multi-disciplinary team with other professionals from government initiatives e.g. Children Centres in areas of need, to plan and implement interventions to improve health and address inequalities.
Work and liaise with other agencies, health professionals and government initiatives giving help, advice and training for their staff in all areas of oral health care including disseminating complex and contentious information.
To review and audit suggestions and comments of Oral Health Promotion programmes via evaluation sheets from attendees of training sessions or events.
To monitor and record activity against the key performance indicators (KPIs) within the scope of the OHP service specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Oral Health Education or Teaching qualification - or working towards
- Current registration with GDC
- Dental Care Professional Qualification or working towards
- English and Maths GSCE or equivelant
Desirable
- Fluoride Application Qualification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Up to date with current evidence on oral health messages
- Able to work as part of a team
- Experiance of delivering training to a wide range or groups
Experiance
Essential
- Delivery of Oral health promotion to a wide range of groups
- Production of resources and supporting visual aids
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Oral Health Education or Teaching qualification - or working towards
- Current registration with GDC
- Dental Care Professional Qualification or working towards
- English and Maths GSCE or equivelant
Desirable
- Fluoride Application Qualification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Up to date with current evidence on oral health messages
- Able to work as part of a team
- Experiance of delivering training to a wide range or groups
Experiance
Essential
- Delivery of Oral health promotion to a wide range of groups
- Production of resources and supporting visual aids
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.
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.
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).
