Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Dental Service (CDS) Improvement Oral Health Coordinator/Gwen am Byth programme lead to join the Gwen am Byth team at Swansea Bay University Health Board. This is a part time job share opportunity to supervise and project manage the Gwn am Byth mouthcare programme and other adult oral health initiatives. The post holder will share line management responsibilities for the adult oral health promotion team and will work within the community to provide mouthcare training for staff within care homes, domiciliary care provider settings and the wider community.
Main duties of the job
Specifically the post holder will:
- Implement components of agreed topic based or target group focussed oral health action plans with key partners.
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships across the statutory, voluntary, private and independent sectors to plan cohesively for oral health improvement.
- Provide leadership and direction for partnership programmes and initiatives to promote oral health and wellbeing across all sectors of vulnerable groups of society.
- Provide specialised advice and expertise on the development of service improvement/oral health strategy, policy and practice.
- It is expected that a significant proportion of time will be developing spread sheets and networking with other sources of information to improve the oral health policy within the CDS and reporting to WG.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
The Community Dental Service (CDS) in Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) provides dental care for vulnerable people of all ages who are unable to receive dental care in general dental practices.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject
- DCP registered with GDC
Desirable
- Dental Nurse Qualification
- Fluoride Application Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant dental knowledge
- Experience of working across a number of sectors and or with a number of programmes
- Experience of development, managing and evaluation of significant elements of work
Desirable
- Experience of leading and implementing service improvement programmes in community settings
- Experience of leading/developing and implementing varied PH initiatives
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise, plan and manage workload
- Ability to work successfully with diverse professional partners and manage potentially conflicting situations
- Extensive IT skills
Desirable
- Multi media communication and presentation skills
- Data analysis and interpretation
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of determinants of health and oral inequalities
- Awareness of sources of relevant data/info
Desirable
- knowledge of NHS/local gov policy agenda and dental health environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject
- DCP registered with GDC
Desirable
- Dental Nurse Qualification
- Fluoride Application Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant dental knowledge
- Experience of working across a number of sectors and or with a number of programmes
- Experience of development, managing and evaluation of significant elements of work
Desirable
- Experience of leading and implementing service improvement programmes in community settings
- Experience of leading/developing and implementing varied PH initiatives
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise, plan and manage workload
- Ability to work successfully with diverse professional partners and manage potentially conflicting situations
- Extensive IT skills
Desirable
- Multi media communication and presentation skills
- Data analysis and interpretation
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of determinants of health and oral inequalities
- Awareness of sources of relevant data/info
Desirable
- knowledge of NHS/local gov policy agenda and dental health environment
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).
