Job summary
Interview date provisionally booked in for 30th June but to be confirmed.
The Oral Health Promotion Advisor will be based at University Hospital of North Tees, and will travel across Teesside. The role is 30hrs (part time) working days can be discussed.
The post holder will plan, deliver and evaluate quality oral health education/intervention programmes to contribute to improving the oral health of people across Teesside.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will plan, deliver and evaluate quality oral health education/intervention programmes to contribute to the strategic direction of oral health promotion across Teesside as requested by OralHealth Promotion Coordinator in line with the current work plan.
The post holder will work across the district of Teesside covering North Tees, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool and Redcar and Cleveland localities working with multi agencies to design, develop, support and evaluate the delivery of oral health education/intervention programmes and teach others including children, adults, teachers, health and social care professionals etc on a regular basis
For full details see job description
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is a requirement to work with various professionals to identify current practice, set standards and implement positive change in practice to promote oral health across North Tees, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland localities using appropriate change management/audit model. Such agencies may include Health Promotion, Healthy Schools, and Social Services etc.
The post holder will review and facilitate recommendations in a multi agency setting with regards to policies concerning matters relating to health improvement programmes e.g. supporting a school to implement various interventions to improve oral health.
For full details of role please see detailed job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is a requirement to work with various professionals to identify current practice, set standards and implement positive change in practice to promote oral health across North Tees, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland localities using appropriate change management/audit model. Such agencies may include Health Promotion, Healthy Schools, and Social Services etc.
The post holder will review and facilitate recommendations in a multi agency setting with regards to policies concerning matters relating to health improvement programmes e.g. supporting a school to implement various interventions to improve oral health.
For full details of role please see detailed job description
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- A dental qualification e.g. Registered Dental Nurse with the National Certificate in Dental Nursing or NVQ Oral Healthcare Dental Nursing Level 3 or equivalent or Diploma in Dental Hygiene, or Diploma in Dental Therapy or first degree is essential
- Certificate in Oral Health Education level 4 (accredited through NEBDN)
- City and Guilds teaching certificate 7307 or Level 4 Eg L4 Certificate in Education and Training
- The post holder will update knowledge in oral health promotion through continued professional development
- Knowledge of infection control procedures
Desirable
- Level 5 Certificate in Education
- Knowledge of wider NHS initiatives
Experience
Essential
- 2 years dental experience
- Experience of / ability to deliver presentations or training sessions.
- The post holder will be able to work both independently using own initiative and as part of an effective team member
Desirable
- The post holder will participate in and have an understanding of audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisation skills
- Computer literacy i.e. a good working knowledge of various Microsoft packages is desirable
- Prioritise workload in order to complete tasks assigned
- Able to exercise own initiative in developing oral health promotion projects assigned at appraisal
- Be able to drive independently cross site throughout the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes
Desirable
- Competence in delivering presentations
Management/Supervision
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Finance and physical resources
Essential
- Able to maintain stock levels
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- A dental qualification e.g. Registered Dental Nurse with the National Certificate in Dental Nursing or NVQ Oral Healthcare Dental Nursing Level 3 or equivalent or Diploma in Dental Hygiene, or Diploma in Dental Therapy or first degree is essential
- Certificate in Oral Health Education level 4 (accredited through NEBDN)
- City and Guilds teaching certificate 7307 or Level 4 Eg L4 Certificate in Education and Training
- The post holder will update knowledge in oral health promotion through continued professional development
- Knowledge of infection control procedures
Desirable
- Level 5 Certificate in Education
- Knowledge of wider NHS initiatives
Experience
Essential
- 2 years dental experience
- Experience of / ability to deliver presentations or training sessions.
- The post holder will be able to work both independently using own initiative and as part of an effective team member
Desirable
- The post holder will participate in and have an understanding of audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisation skills
- Computer literacy i.e. a good working knowledge of various Microsoft packages is desirable
- Prioritise workload in order to complete tasks assigned
- Able to exercise own initiative in developing oral health promotion projects assigned at appraisal
- Be able to drive independently cross site throughout the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes
Desirable
- Competence in delivering presentations
Management/Supervision
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Finance and physical resources
Essential
- Able to maintain stock levels
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
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
