Job summary
An opportunity for fixed term contract (until 31 Mar 2026) has arisen for 2-days a week (0.4 WTE) position to work within the CLCH Oral Health Promotion Service as an oral health promoter. There is a possibility of further extension of this contract.
The commissioned service is the Oral Health Promotion (OHP) contract across the London boroughs of Westminster, Hammersmith and Fulham and Kensington and Chelsea.
This service is provided within children's centres, targeted primary schools, Early Years settings, families, care homes and other key prioritized groups as defined in the contract.
Main duties of the job
The Oral Health Promoter must hold a dental nursing qualification and registration with General Dental Council (UK) and a recognised fluoride varnish application qualification. Oral Health Education qualification is not mandatory but but highly desirable.
The Oral Health Promoter will become a member of a highly regarded OHP Team to provide evidence based oral health promotion and education to the statutory, voluntary and community groups and individuals within the local population in order to help reduce the inequalities in oral health. The staff member will provide support and train members of the Early Years Workforce, Health Visiting staff and other health professionals in order to able to lead on and continue the initiatives implemented, thus creating sustainability of programmes.
Oral Health Promotion is a multifaceted role requiring an expansive knowledge base and a diversity of inter-personal and organisational skills.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The post holder will have regular contact with a diverse range of multidisciplinary team members including Clinical Director, Clinical Lead for Dental Therapy and Oral Health Promotion services, Oral Health Promotion Service Manager, Oral Health Promotion Team, Clinical Leads, Dentists, Dental Nurse Team Leads, Senior Data Analyst, Administrative teams, Patient Safety Manager and Patient Experience Facilitator.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Dental Nurse qualification with General Dental Council UK registration
- Recognised Fluoride Varnish qualification
Desirable
- Oral Health Education qualification
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Working with children and young people
- Working effectively with people from a cross section of society
- Working as part of a team and working independently
- Planning and evaluating programmes
Desirable
- Working in a health / social care environment
- Working with older people
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use MS Words, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MF Forms at professional level
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the aetiology, treatment and prevention of oral diseases, and of the impact of oral disease on general health
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of health promotion, health behaviour and educational theory, including impact of poverty and social class on health behaviour and practice.
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality.
- Excellent organisational skills. Ability to organise own workload, involving high level of autonomy, working to deadlines, and managing own work priories e.g., produce work plans
Desirable
- Ability to identify potential barriers to communication, and ability to communicate advice, instructions and information where barriers to understanding exist, e.g., language / special needs.
Other
Essential
- Empathy and sympathy for different client groups such as diverse settings.
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods e.g., preparing and delivering training programmes to diverse groups of people
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Dental Nurse qualification with General Dental Council UK registration
- Recognised Fluoride Varnish qualification
Desirable
- Oral Health Education qualification
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Working with children and young people
- Working effectively with people from a cross section of society
- Working as part of a team and working independently
- Planning and evaluating programmes
Desirable
- Working in a health / social care environment
- Working with older people
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use MS Words, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MF Forms at professional level
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the aetiology, treatment and prevention of oral diseases, and of the impact of oral disease on general health
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of health promotion, health behaviour and educational theory, including impact of poverty and social class on health behaviour and practice.
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality.
- Excellent organisational skills. Ability to organise own workload, involving high level of autonomy, working to deadlines, and managing own work priories e.g., produce work plans
Desirable
- Ability to identify potential barriers to communication, and ability to communicate advice, instructions and information where barriers to understanding exist, e.g., language / special needs.
Other
Essential
- Empathy and sympathy for different client groups such as diverse settings.
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods e.g., preparing and delivering training programmes to diverse groups of people
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
