Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dental Health Support Worker to join the Designed to Smile Team in Newtown. 12 months, fixed term.
The post holder will work closely with Schools and Nurseries to establish and maintain links to enable the delivery of the Designed to Smile Programme.
The post is term time only, 3 days of 6.5 hours per day.
Ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role.
Main duties of the job
The role involves driving to settings, delivery of supplies and engaging with setting staff, alongside working with the team to deliver and monitor the programme. The programme is funded by the Welsh Government and you will take an active part in monitoring stock levels, as well as collecting and monitoring data.
If you are looking for a varied role, with a mix of driving and administration, are enthusiastic and a motivator, want to make a difference in helping to improve dental health, then this post may be for you.
About us
Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.
Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.
Did you know - Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 or powys.workforcegeneralenquiries@wales.nhs.uk
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
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 GCSE grade C or Essential Skills literacy / numeracy L2
- Computer literate and experience of using Microsoft packages
- Ability to organise and collate data
Desirable
- NVQ 2 Nutrition related qualification
- First Aid at work
Experience
Essential
- Eperience of working in a team, or on own initiative
- Able to demonstrate experience of working with and liaising with a variety of people ranging from children to adults
Desirable
- Previous experience in Healthcare
Aptitude and Abilites
Essential
- Ability to work independently
- Reliable and adaptable to change
- able to communicate clearly and effectively
Desirable
- Understanding of the role of oral health in health and disease
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate PTHB Values and Behaviours
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within Powys and deliver boxes of supplies
- Flexible in approach to work and changing needs of colleagues and the service
- Undertake training and personal development as required for this post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE grade C or Essential Skills literacy / numeracy L2
- Computer literate and experience of using Microsoft packages
- Ability to organise and collate data
Desirable
- NVQ 2 Nutrition related qualification
- First Aid at work
Experience
Essential
- Eperience of working in a team, or on own initiative
- Able to demonstrate experience of working with and liaising with a variety of people ranging from children to adults
Desirable
- Previous experience in Healthcare
Aptitude and Abilites
Essential
- Ability to work independently
- Reliable and adaptable to change
- able to communicate clearly and effectively
Desirable
- Understanding of the role of oral health in health and disease
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate PTHB Values and Behaviours
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within Powys and deliver boxes of supplies
- Flexible in approach to work and changing needs of colleagues and the service
- Undertake training and personal development as required for this post
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).
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).
