Job summary
Previous Applicants need not apply
We
are looking for a part-time, highly enthusiastic, and motivated Oral Health
Improvement (OHI) Officer working 2 days per week. This is a new post, from
additional investment, to cover Herefordshire.
The post will be part of a Team working alongside Worcestershire OHI and
will sit within the Consultant Led Worcestershire Community Dental Service.
The
post holder will assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of
oral health programmes which will raise awareness and improve the oral health
of people living within Herefordshire and will work alongside the existing OHI Team
within Worcestershire.
If
you have experience delivering oral health improvement programmes and enjoy
working with communities to improve oral health outcomes, then joining this new
team might be the role for you.
We are offering applicants the opportunity to meet some of the OHI team
ahead of interviews by arrangement only.
The first date available to meet the team is 21.04.26, with meeting
times available between 14:00 and 17:00 at: Benet Building, Ruckhall Lane,
Belmont, HR2 9RP.
An alternative date is 22.04.26, between 12:00 and 17:00, at: Moor
Street Clinic, 7 Moor Street, Worcester, WR1 3DB.
Please note that this opportunity is by arrangement only. To book a
time, please email Georgia.Owen1@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
Identify
and define individual target groups and establish their requirements for oral
health improvement training.
Plan,
develop, organise and deliver Oral Health Improvement Activities within
Herefordshire, and support the wider oral health improvement service
development across Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Review
resource needs across the administrative service and role area to ensure
delivery.
Undertake
the collection of appropriate and accurate information to facilitate service
contract requirements and developments.
Plan,
develop, coordinate, deliver and evaluate training programmes and projects for
key stakeholders within the area such as Public Heath, Dieticians, Speech and
Language Therapists, Care Homes and Care Agencies.
Prepare
and deliver presentations for the county audiences, using a range of equipment
including laptop, projector and visual display boards.
Support
in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports relating to Oral Health Improvement
activity and the delivery of KPIs
Work
in partnership with other healthcare professionals and stakeholders in
delivering effective OHI.
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.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry
out office duties related to OHI activities.
Undertake
quality assurance with key stakeholders, highlighting areas of concern and
suggest changes of practice for the OHI Programme.
Undertake
administrative duties specific to the role.
Be
responsible for the supervision of the Administrator and day-to-day
coordination of designated planning of oral health training sessions.
Participate
in other tasks including preventative programmes and patient support
activities.
Deal
promptly with direct and indirect enquiries from key stakeholders, staff or
other health and or social care professionals, resolving problems where
possible.
Undertake
Staff Appraisal and Development reviews for administration support.
Supervise
and support team members where appropriate.
Undertake regular
supervision with administration support.
Organise appropriate oral
health programmes and national campaigns.
For full details
of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and
person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry
out office duties related to OHI activities.
Undertake
quality assurance with key stakeholders, highlighting areas of concern and
suggest changes of practice for the OHI Programme.
Undertake
administrative duties specific to the role.
Be
responsible for the supervision of the Administrator and day-to-day
coordination of designated planning of oral health training sessions.
Participate
in other tasks including preventative programmes and patient support
activities.
Deal
promptly with direct and indirect enquiries from key stakeholders, staff or
other health and or social care professionals, resolving problems where
possible.
Undertake
Staff Appraisal and Development reviews for administration support.
Supervise
and support team members where appropriate.
Undertake regular
supervision with administration support.
Organise appropriate oral
health programmes and national campaigns.
For full details
of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and
person specification attached.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Friendly and caring personality and attitude
- Self-motivated
- Flexible
- Commitment to continuing
- professional development
- Flexible approach to the provision of oral health promotion activities which may involve working evenings and weekends
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
Experience
Essential
- Experience of implementing and supporting Health Improvement Programmes
- Previous Involvement in oral health Improvement
- Experience of managing day to day activities
- Producing, analysing and monitoring monthly data and reports
Desirable
- Experience of implementing and supporting oral health improvement programmes
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling Oral Health Programmes
- Up to date knowledge of oral health improvement
- Broad knowledge of Dentistry
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Qualifications
Essential
- Nurses Oral health/health education/teaching qualification or working towards
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
- Portfolio of evidence of continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- National Examination Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN)
- National Diploma in Dental Nursing or equivalent level 3 dental nursing qualification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Ability to work under pressure and use initiative
- Good organisational and presentation skills with the ability to forward plan
- Ability to motivate
- Ability to interact effectively with management, colleagues, the public, advisory bodies and other external stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner
Desirable
- Member of National Oral Health Improvement group.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Friendly and caring personality and attitude
- Self-motivated
- Flexible
- Commitment to continuing
- professional development
- Flexible approach to the provision of oral health promotion activities which may involve working evenings and weekends
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
Experience
Essential
- Experience of implementing and supporting Health Improvement Programmes
- Previous Involvement in oral health Improvement
- Experience of managing day to day activities
- Producing, analysing and monitoring monthly data and reports
Desirable
- Experience of implementing and supporting oral health improvement programmes
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling Oral Health Programmes
- Up to date knowledge of oral health improvement
- Broad knowledge of Dentistry
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Qualifications
Essential
- Nurses Oral health/health education/teaching qualification or working towards
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
- Portfolio of evidence of continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- National Examination Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN)
- National Diploma in Dental Nursing or equivalent level 3 dental nursing qualification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Ability to work under pressure and use initiative
- Good organisational and presentation skills with the ability to forward plan
- Ability to motivate
- Ability to interact effectively with management, colleagues, the public, advisory bodies and other external stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner
Desirable
- Member of National Oral Health Improvement group.
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.
