Job summary
In March 2025, the Government announced a national initiative to expand access to supervised toothbrushing programmes and embed oral health education across communities. In response, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is enhancing its mouth care training provision to support schools and community settings across the region.
We are excited to offer a 12 month fixed-term Mouth Care Trainer position to help deliver this vital work. The role will support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based mouth care education and training across a range of settings, including hospitals, schools, health centres, and community hubs.
Please note:Flexible working: We welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time hours.Eligibility: This role is not limited to dental professionals. We welcome applications from Nurse Associates and other registered healthcare professionals with an interest in oral health and patient education.
Main duties of the job
- Support the Mouth Care Lead Dental Nurse/Trainer in delivering training and educational sessions on mouth care and oral hygiene.
- Promote approved mouth care products and resources.
- Deliver oral health advice to staff, patients, carers, parents, and families, including guidance on accessing dental care and managing conditions such as dry mouth.
- Facilitate training for both clinical and non-clinical staff across acute and community settings.
- Champion oral health within the organisation by empowering healthcare professionals to assess needs and deliver safe, compassionate mouth care.
- Travel across the Northumbria footprint to deliver training and support in a variety of settings.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the Mouth Care Lead Dental Nurse/Trainer in delivering engaging and informative training sessions on mouth care and oral hygiene.
- Provide tailored oral health education to a wide range of audiences including staff, patients, carers, parents, and families. This includes:
- Demonstrating effective toothbrushing techniques.
- Advising on the use of fluoride toothpaste and other oral hygiene products.
- Offering guidance on managing common oral health issues such as dry mouth, gum disease, and dental access.
- Promoting healthy eating and lifestyle choices that support oral health.
- Facilitate training for both clinical and non-clinical staff across acute and community settings, ensuring they are confident in assessing oral health needs and delivering compassionate mouth care.
- Promote approved mouth care products and resources aligned with NHS guidelines.
- Travel across the Northumbria footprint to deliver training and support in a variety of settings including schools, hospitals, primary care networks, and community venues.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of an evidence-based training programme that supports the Trusts commitment to improving oral health outcomes.
- Use internal digital systems and processes to support training delivery, record activity, monitor outcomes, and contribute to service evaluation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the Mouth Care Lead Dental Nurse/Trainer in delivering engaging and informative training sessions on mouth care and oral hygiene.
- Provide tailored oral health education to a wide range of audiences including staff, patients, carers, parents, and families. This includes:
- Demonstrating effective toothbrushing techniques.
- Advising on the use of fluoride toothpaste and other oral hygiene products.
- Offering guidance on managing common oral health issues such as dry mouth, gum disease, and dental access.
- Promoting healthy eating and lifestyle choices that support oral health.
- Facilitate training for both clinical and non-clinical staff across acute and community settings, ensuring they are confident in assessing oral health needs and delivering compassionate mouth care.
- Promote approved mouth care products and resources aligned with NHS guidelines.
- Travel across the Northumbria footprint to deliver training and support in a variety of settings including schools, hospitals, primary care networks, and community venues.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of an evidence-based training programme that supports the Trusts commitment to improving oral health outcomes.
- Use internal digital systems and processes to support training delivery, record activity, monitor outcomes, and contribute to service evaluation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with either the General Dental Council (GDC), Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- Teaching/training qualification
- Qualification in health promotion/public health
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Professional, clinical knowledge acquired through training
Desirable
- Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
Other Requirements
Essential
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving license and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with either the General Dental Council (GDC), Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- Teaching/training qualification
- Qualification in health promotion/public health
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Professional, clinical knowledge acquired through training
Desirable
- Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
Other Requirements
Essential
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving license and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
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).
