Job summary To deliver a range of evidence-based, community oral health improvement programmes across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent as identified in NHS England and Improvements Oral Health Improvement Specification for adults and children, on behalf of Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. This role will initially prioritise expansion of supervised toothbrushing in new targeted settings and maintenance of existing settings. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a range of front-line health, education, social care and voluntary agency staff to contribute to improving oral health and reducing inequalities in oral health. This post would be best suited to a GDC registered dental nurse with an oral health qualification or GDC registered dental therapist with a passion for improving oral health and reducing oral health inequalities. Please note that this job does not meet the requirements for work visa sponsorship and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK. Main duties of the job To support the expansion and maintenance of targeted supervised toothbrushing. To assist the line manager in development and delivery of interventions to improve oral health in conjunction with key partners and the public. To ensure timely completion of data and reports as requested by the line manager in order to monitor the delivery of oral health interventions. To assist the line manager with resolving issues and initiating corrective action as appropriate. To be professionally and legally accountable for all elements of your work. To remain fully updated on national policy, NICE, NHS and OHID guidance and policies and developments in oral health and the evidence base supporting relevant health and oral health improvement programmes, in order to ensure evidence based practise. To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to carers, health visitors, and other professionals, to promote understanding of oral health and to ensure a consistent approach to care delivery. To work closely with other members of the oral health improvement team and administrative support staff within the team to ensure effective and efficient delivery of oral health programmes. About us Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff. Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Either An approved level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing qualification with a recognised oral health education qualification (GDC registered) Or A dental qualification in dental therapy, or dental hygiene; GDC registered (a recognised national qualification in oral health improvement is not required) Experience Essential Experience of planning and delivering oral health improvement programmes, training and events Knowledge and Skills Essential Knowledge of aetiology and prevention of main dental diseases Understanding of Health Improvement principles and practices Political sensitivity regarding water fluoridation. Able to design, implement and evaluate simple projects Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences, using different media e.g. verbal and writing skills Self-aware and motivated, confident and enthusiastic Good organisational and time management skills and the ability to work to fixed deadlines Skilled in the use a range of IT applications to deliver face to face and online training and maintain programme information Other Essential Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Either An approved level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing qualification with a recognised oral health education qualification (GDC registered) Or A dental qualification in dental therapy, or dental hygiene; GDC registered (a recognised national qualification in oral health improvement is not required) Experience Essential Experience of planning and delivering oral health improvement programmes, training and events Knowledge and Skills Essential Knowledge of aetiology and prevention of main dental diseases Understanding of Health Improvement principles and practices Political sensitivity regarding water fluoridation. Able to design, implement and evaluate simple projects Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences, using different media e.g. verbal and writing skills Self-aware and motivated, confident and enthusiastic Good organisational and time management skills and the ability to work to fixed deadlines Skilled in the use a range of IT applications to deliver face to face and online training and maintain programme information Other Essential Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role 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 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust Address Dawley Dental Doseley Road North Telford TF4 3AL United Kingdom Employer's website