Mouth Care Trainer – 12 month Fixed-Term
In March 2025, the Government announced a national initiative to expand access to supervised toothbrushing programmes across the region. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is enhancing mouth care training provision to support schools and community settings.
Responsibilities
* Support the Mouth Care Lead Dental Nurse/Trainer in delivering training and educational sessions on mouth care and oral hygiene to staff, patients, carers, parents and families.
* Promote approved mouth care products and resources aligned with NHS guidelines.
* Deliver oral health advice to staff, patients, carers, parents and families, including guidance on accessing dental care and managing conditions such as dry mouth.
* Facilitate training for both clinical and non-clinical staff across acute and community settings, ensuring they are confident in assessing oral health needs and delivering compassionate mouth care.
* Champion oral health within the organisation by empowering healthcare professionals to assess needs and deliver safe, compassionate mouth care.
* Travel across the Northumbria footprint to deliver training and support in a variety of settings, including schools, hospitals, primary care networks and community venues.
* Contribute to the development and delivery of an evidence-based training programme that supports the Trust’s commitment to improving oral health outcomes.
* Use internal digital systems and processes to support training delivery, record activity, monitor outcomes and contribute to service evaluation.
Eligibility & Requirements
* Not limited to dental professionals. Eligible candidates include Nurse Associates and other registered healthcare professionals with an interest in oral health and patient education.
* Flexible working – Part-time hours are welcome.
Application deadline: Tuesday 21 Oct 2025
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