Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Oral Health Improvement Lead

The closing date is 18 August 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced Oral Health professional to join a newly expanding Oral Health Improvement Team in Herefordshire and Worcestershire as a Band 6 Oral Health Improvement Lead.

This is a pivotal role responsible for the development, coordination, and delivery of oral health programmes designed to improve outcomes across diverse communities. The successful candidate will provide leadership and management to a dedicated team and work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to promote oral health and reduce inequalities.

Due to the rural nature of the areas covered and the outreach required, the post holder must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role.

Please note the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status.

This is a part time role for 30 hours per week.

Interviews will be held on 25 September 2025

Main duties of the job

Lead and manage the Oral Health Improvement Team across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Develop strategic oral health promotion plans with the Clinical Director and Public Health Consultant.

Ensure delivery of KPIs and commissioning outcomes.

Provide data reporting, audit, and evaluation for service planning and improvement.

Plan and deliver campaigns, education sessions, and resources aligned with local/national priorities.

Liaise with schools, care homes, early years settings, and health professionals to support collaborative initiatives. Oversee programme budgets and resources.

Ensure compliance with Trust policies, GDC standards, and NICE guidance.

Deliver oral health training to professionals, volunteers, and the public.

Provide supervision, appraisal, and support for staff development.

Act as the lead contact for commissioners and stakeholders.

Represent the Trust in local/regional dental public health networks.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of supportive staff networks
Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

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Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9798-1578

Job locations

Benet Building

Ruckhall Lane, Belmont

Hereford

HR2 9RP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage and supervise Oral Health Improvement Officers and Administrators.

Work closely with the Clinical Director and Consultant in Dental Public Health to meet strategic objectives and performance indicators.

Act as the main point of contact with commissioners and key partners across health, education and voluntary sectors.

Develop, monitor and evaluate health promotion resources, campaigns and training programmes.

Contribute to service redesign, quality improvement, and risk management processes.

Support with data collection and reporting to inform future planning and commissioning.

Represent the service in local and regional networks and contribute to national dental health surveys.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.