Job summary
The post holder will work within the UHB policies and procedures to provide comprehensive oral health promotion training for a range of education and healthcare professionals and community groups and individuals across Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB.
To contribute to and advise on the development and implementation of oral/public health improvement programmes and support structures.
To apply fluoride varnish in non-clinical settings. The role will include working autonomously to deliver the WHC (2017) Number 23 Refocusing of the Designed to Smile child oral health improvement programme.
The post holder will be expected to collect data, evaluations and Oral Health outcomes.
Main duties of the job
To be aware of National and Local oral health improvement programmes and resources to address inequalities in oral health.
To support and deliver 'Designed to Smile' Oral Health Improvement Programme in schools and pre-school settings in line with WHC (2017) Number 23 Refocusing of the Designed to Smile child oral health improvement programme.
To plan and deliver oral health training sessions for multi-agency groups, health and educational professionals. To liaise with external agencies and local authorities.
To provide in depth/specialist knowledge and advice of oral and public health information to health/education professionals through various forms of teaching, training, assessment and evaluation which contributes to the patient/client care some of which may have learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities. To be aware of cultural and language differences.
To work within Welsh Government frameworks regarding oral health, nutritional and educational guidelines, policies and initiatives.
To participate in regular reviews with your manager and to identify training and development needs and to complete mandatory training as required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities for this role can be found in the Job Description & Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities for this role can be found in the Job Description & Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Qualified Dental Care Practitioner to Degree level or equivalent skills, knowledge or experience.
- Up to date GDC Registration
- Certificate in Oral Health education or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
- Teaching Certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Knowledge of National and Local oral health statistics
- Specialist knowledge of current oral health, nutrition and education messages.
- Qualification in Fluoride Varnish application
Desirable
- Qualification in food and nutrition skills
- Knowledge of local health needs
- Knowledge of developing programmes relating to oral health/teaching.
Essential
Essential
- Proven IT skills/Knowledge of variations of IT packages
- Presentation skills
- Awareness of general health messages
- Awareness of safeguarding policies
- To keep up to date with current and evidence based oral health care information.
- Teaching/Training experience
Desirable
- Experience of leading or managing teams
- Experience of working in a Community Dental Service.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Qualified Dental Care Practitioner to Degree level or equivalent skills, knowledge or experience.
- Up to date GDC Registration
- Certificate in Oral Health education or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
- Teaching Certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Knowledge of National and Local oral health statistics
- Specialist knowledge of current oral health, nutrition and education messages.
- Qualification in Fluoride Varnish application
Desirable
- Qualification in food and nutrition skills
- Knowledge of local health needs
- Knowledge of developing programmes relating to oral health/teaching.
Essential
Essential
- Proven IT skills/Knowledge of variations of IT packages
- Presentation skills
- Awareness of general health messages
- Awareness of safeguarding policies
- To keep up to date with current and evidence based oral health care information.
- Teaching/Training experience
Desirable
- Experience of leading or managing teams
- Experience of working in a Community Dental Service.
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).
