Dental Oral Health Promotor

Job summary

Oral Health Promotor/Senior Dental Nurse - Band 5

£34,521 - £41,956 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata

Fixed Term - 12 months

Part Time up to 22.5 to 30 hours per week

Are you passionate about promoting oral health and making a difference in the community? Bromley Healthcare is looking for a dynamic Oral Health Promotion Specialist to join our team!

At Bromley Healthcare, we're dedicated to empowering our team members to drive change and innovation in community health. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of oral health while supporting and developing new initiatives within a supportive environment.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering Oral Health Promotion (OHP) programs across Bromley Healthcare (BHC), ensuring high standards in program execution and community impact.

They will monitor these initiatives, providing regular reports and insights to guide improvements. Representing the BHC OHP Team at events, the post holder will actively promote Bromley Healthcare's core values, meet all targets and KPIs, drive efficiency, and manage resources effectively. Flexibility is key, as the role may occasionally require work outside of regular hours.

Proposed interview date week commencing 2nd December 2024

Main duties of the job

In collaboration with the Oral Health Promotion (OHP) Lead, the post holder will support the team's growth by ensuring members acquire and retain skills crucial for their career development. This role involves some manual lifting and travel between locations, making the use of a personal car with business insurance essential.

Responsibilities include participating in OHP projects, assessing local needs, and developing community-focused oral health plans. The post holder will work closely with other agencies, health professionals, and local authority, providing training and advice to their staff on oral healthcare best practices.

They will oversee and, when needed, directly deliver oral health promotion initiatives across BHC's population groups. Additional duties involve conducting clinical audits, supporting professional development initiatives, and contributing to clinical governance.

The role may also require carrying out routine dental nurse duties, including chairside support, infection control, equipment maintenance, and processing patient registration and charges.

The post holder will also be required to work on projects within Bromley Healthcare dental team and address any other tasks requested by the Clinical Director or OHP Lead.

About us

Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people and adults.

Salary is dependant on NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

Excellent benefits package available including various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, discounted electronics, access to EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, opportunity to apply for low interest personal loans and an excellent lease car scheme and we are constantly looking to expand our staff benefits.

We are passionate about caring for our service users, and their family and friends, as well as the wellbeing of our colleagues.