Job summary
The Oral Health Promotion (OHP) Team is commissioned to work with 9 South London Local Authorities. The post holder will be working to improve the opportunities for oral and general health for individuals and families living in the boroughs of Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth. However, there will occasionally be work in the boroughs of Croydon, Merton, Sutton, Kingston, Richmond and Wandsworth
Main duties of the job
Duties will involve providing advice to parents, carers, and staff, as well as promoting oral and general health among children and young people in a variety of settings across the community.
The post holder will also assist in fluoride application in schools and supervised tooth brushing training in the early year settings and schools.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Communicate evidence-based oral health advice to local families in settings across the community, using various methods and resources. This will include displays and arts-based activities.
Work in schools to promote oral health, including providing evidence-based classroom activities, delivery of health events, information and advice for parents/carers and supporting school staff to incorporate oral health promotion into everyday practice.
Assist in the delivery of Fluoride Varnishing Application Programmes.
Contribute to developing high-quality innovative oral health promotion activities for use in schools and community settings, designed to meet specific oral health, general health and broader curriculum objectives.
The dissemination of materials and resources to local communities
Deliver oral health promotion to hard-to-reach and vulnerable groups across the community.
Accompany and assist staff in undertaking home visits to parents and carers of children and adults with special needs as part of the Infant Preventative Dentistry Scheme and Adult Preventative Dentistry Scheme.
Promote the oral health of older people and provide information and advice for carers and staff teams working with older people.
Build links across the community with practitioners and local groups to promote oral health and develop joint working to improve the opportunities for oral health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Communicate evidence-based oral health advice to local families in settings across the community, using various methods and resources. This will include displays and arts-based activities.
Work in schools to promote oral health, including providing evidence-based classroom activities, delivery of health events, information and advice for parents/carers and supporting school staff to incorporate oral health promotion into everyday practice.
Assist in the delivery of Fluoride Varnishing Application Programmes.
Contribute to developing high-quality innovative oral health promotion activities for use in schools and community settings, designed to meet specific oral health, general health and broader curriculum objectives.
The dissemination of materials and resources to local communities
Deliver oral health promotion to hard-to-reach and vulnerable groups across the community.
Accompany and assist staff in undertaking home visits to parents and carers of children and adults with special needs as part of the Infant Preventative Dentistry Scheme and Adult Preventative Dentistry Scheme.
Promote the oral health of older people and provide information and advice for carers and staff teams working with older people.
Build links across the community with practitioners and local groups to promote oral health and develop joint working to improve the opportunities for oral health.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Full registration with the General Dental Council
- Evidence of participation in audit/quality improvement/service evaluation
Desirable
- Registered postgraduate qualification: Oral Health Education, (BSc, Diploma, Certificate or equivalent)
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of audit/clinical governance/quality improvement
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Full registration with the General Dental Council
- Evidence of participation in audit/quality improvement/service evaluation
Desirable
- Registered postgraduate qualification: Oral Health Education, (BSc, Diploma, Certificate or equivalent)
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of audit/clinical governance/quality improvement
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).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's Community Special Care Dental Department
Lewisham, Southwark and Lambeth
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
