Job summary
The post holder will work within the UHB policies and procedures to provide comprehensive oral health promotion training for a range of education and healthcare professionals and individuals across Swansea Bay UHB.
Working in close collaboration with the Gwn am Byth Programme for Oral Health Improvement for Vulnerable Adults, the main duty will be to deliver a hospital based mouth care and education programme.
The role will include working autonomously to deliver the hospital based programme and also contribute to School of Nursing training.
The post holder will be expected to collect data, evaluations and oral health outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Working in close collaboration with the Gwen am Byth Programme to develop and deliver hospital based oral health promotion initiatives to improve oral health and reduce health inequalities.
To plan, develop, organize and deliver hospital based oral health programmes for all health and educational professionals. Provision of training may include theoretical and practical skills. Also liaise with external agencies and local authorities.
To provide specialist knowledge and advice of oral and public health information to health/education professionals through different forms of teaching, training, assessment and evaluation which contributes to the patient/client care some of which may have complex oral health issues and diseases.
To plan organise and co-ordinate activities/programmes for multi-agency groups involving oral/public health initiatives.
Promote smoking cessation both with health professionals and also within educational establishments and community organisations to reduce smoking rates. Provide advice and relevant information and make referrals for smoking cessation support.
Develop and implement health promotion programmes to tackle oral health inequalities, provide training to ensure the delivery of programmes by working with individuals, groups, and key professionals.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details of the job and main responsibilities can be found in the job description or click on the link to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details of the job and main responsibilities can be found in the job description or click on the link to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Dental Care Practitioner to degree level or Diploma level plus post DCP experience to degree level equivalency
- Up to date GDC registration
- Evidence of CPD to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Qualification in fluoride varnish
- Qualification in food and nutrition skills.
- IQT Bronze
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of determinants of health and oral health inequalities.
- Knowledge of National and Local oral health statistics.
- Knowledge of WG initiatives.
- Specialist knowledge of current oral health, nutrition and education messages.
- Certificate in Oral Health Promotion/Education.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the WG funded Gwen am Byth Programme.
- Knowledge of the All Wales Induction Framework.
- Knowledge of local oral health needs.
- Knowledge of developing programmes relating to oral health/ teaching.
Skills
Essential
- Extensive IT skills.
- Ability to prioritise, plan and manage workload.
- Multi-media, communication and presentation skills.
Desirable
- Training skills, including training needs analysis and evaluation
Values
Essential
- Shows empathy and compassion towards others - a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect.
- Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
- Shows respect for others' views and appreciate others' inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values
- Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
- Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation.
- Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback
Other
Essential
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic.
- Reliable and adaptable to change.
- Professional caring manner.
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
- Professional appearance.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Dental Care Practitioner to degree level or Diploma level plus post DCP experience to degree level equivalency
- Up to date GDC registration
- Evidence of CPD to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Qualification in fluoride varnish
- Qualification in food and nutrition skills.
- IQT Bronze
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of determinants of health and oral health inequalities.
- Knowledge of National and Local oral health statistics.
- Knowledge of WG initiatives.
- Specialist knowledge of current oral health, nutrition and education messages.
- Certificate in Oral Health Promotion/Education.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the WG funded Gwen am Byth Programme.
- Knowledge of the All Wales Induction Framework.
- Knowledge of local oral health needs.
- Knowledge of developing programmes relating to oral health/ teaching.
Skills
Essential
- Extensive IT skills.
- Ability to prioritise, plan and manage workload.
- Multi-media, communication and presentation skills.
Desirable
- Training skills, including training needs analysis and evaluation
Values
Essential
- Shows empathy and compassion towards others - a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect.
- Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
- Shows respect for others' views and appreciate others' inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values
- Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
- Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation.
- Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback
Other
Essential
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic.
- Reliable and adaptable to change.
- Professional caring manner.
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
- Professional appearance.
Desirable
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).
