CK216136 - Oral Health Team Leader

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Kirkton of Skene; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking an enthusiastic Oral Health Promotion Team Leader to enhance the oral health among vulnerable groups in Aberdeenshire. This role involves delivering improvement programs, training sessions, and requires a GDC registered Dental Nurse. The successful candidate will need to exhibit excellent organizational and communication skills, and a genuine passion for promoting oral health.

Qualifications

• Qualified, GDC registered Dental Nurse.
• Interest in oral health promotion required.
• Must undertake post qualification training within 12 months if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Deliver oral health improvement programmes to vulnerable patients.
• Assess and develop training for health professionals.
• Maintain oral health programs in various settings.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Motivational skills

Sensitivity

Education

GDC registration

Post qualification in Oral Health Education and Promotion

Job description

Oral Health Promotion Team Leader

Band 5 - 37 Hours per week

Aberdeenshire Public Dental Service

Aberdeenshire Public Dental Service is delighted to advertise the above post and recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join the Oral Health Promotion Team. The vacancy is open to qualified, GDC registered Dental Nurses who have a specific interest in oral health promotion.

Post qualification in Oral Health Education and Promotion or experience is essential.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake the post qualification in Oral Health Education within 12 months if they do not currently hold this.

Candidates should be motivated, have strong people, organisational and communication skills, being able to interact on all levels.

A full driving license and use of own car is required as this role remit necessitates the need to travel across various locations within the Aberdeenshire.

Principle duties associated with the remit of this role include-

• Offering oral health improvement programmes to a range of vulnerable patients /patient groups including oral health care skills training, education and motivation.
• Assessing training needs, developing and delivering training and skills courses for carers, parents, care staff including health professionals, in a variety of locations and settings.
• Establishing and maintaining oral health improvement, tooth brushing and oral care programs in settings for vulnerable groups.
• Supporting the delivery of high quality professional standards for all oral health programmes.
  
  

Ability to work without close supervision is essential as well as the successful candidate approaching their work in a methodical and highly organised manner.

The ability to evidence sensitivity to the additional requirements of working with vulnerable groups within a range of settings is fundamental to this post.

For informal enquiries, please contact Laura Anderson, Aberdeenshire PDS Service Manager on [e-mail]

Interviews will be held at NHS Grampian Headquarters, Summerfield House, 2 Eday Road, Aberdeen, AB15 6RE on the 13th of August 2025.