About this role
Job summary
Fixed Term for 23 months from start of employment
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Oral Health Educator to lead the delivery and implementation of a Supervised Toothbrushing Programme for children in early years and school settings across Sunderland and South Tyneside.
This role is a hands-on community focused role which is all about prevention, empowerment and making a lasting difference. Youll be at the heart of our objective to help children develop healthy habits that last a lifetime by working with educational staff. If youre passionate about oral health, prevention, and making a real difference and would like to be part of a friendly, dedicated team who are committed to improve oral health, we welcome your application.
This role is central to improving childrens oral health outcomes, reducing health inequalities, and supporting preventionfocused care in areas of high need. The postholder will work closely with schools, early years settings, families and partner agencies to ensure the programme is delivered safely, consistently and in line with national guidance.
Main duties of the job
Rollout, delivery and ongoing support of the supervised toothbrushing programme across schools and early years settings
Provide training and support to school and nursery staff to ensure safe, effective and sustainable delivery
Deliver ageappropriate oral health education sessions for children, parents/carers and staff
Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control, safeguarding, consent and data protection requirements
Monitor programme uptake, quality and sustainability, maintaining accurate records and contributing to evaluation and reporting
Identify and support children with additional or complex needs, adapting approaches where required
Work collaboratively with public health, education and dental services to support wider oral health improvement initiatives
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for full details
To assist in the development, effective and efficient implementation, delivery and evaluation of oral health promotion programmes to raise awareness and improve the oral health of people living within Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Oral Health Promotion Qualification. National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ level 3 in dental nursing. Registration with the General Dental Council.
Desirable
Oral Health Practitioner, Level 4 qualification, Adult teaching certificate (or a willingness to undertake within 12 months of employment). Certificate in the application of fluoride varnish.
Experience Essential
Experience in face-to-face delivery of oral health interventions with small and larger groups. Ability to network and build effective and co-operative working relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
Desirable
Experience of delivery of on-line training.
Physical Skills Essential
Car driver essential and must be able to meet the travel requirements to fulfil the role.
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of Delivering Better Oral Health Toolkit. Possess comprehensive I.T skills and ability to use word, excel, power point and desk top publishing. Evidence of good communication & interpersonal skills. Flexible approach to day to day working. Reliable and punctual.
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.
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 South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address Clarendon
Windmill Way
Hebburn
NE31 1AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)