Dental Health Improvement Practitioner

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Oral Health Improvement Practitioner has arisen within the Designed to Smile Team at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The role involves developing and implementing oral health improvement programmes, delivering training for healthcare professionals, and providing support to enhance community health. A motivated individual with strong communication skills is needed to work autonomously and as part of a team across Cardiff and Vale.

Benefits

Dynamic, friendly working environment

Full induction programme

Personal development plan

Qualifications

• Good understanding of oral health programmes.
• Fluency in Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive oral health promotion training.
• Undertake duties including application of fluoride varnish.
• Deliver the Designed to Smile National Oral Health Promotion.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Autonomy

Job description

The post holder will contribute to and advise on the development and implementation of oral/public health improvement programmes and support structures. These may include the Designed to Smile Child Oral Health Improvement Programme (WHC/2017/23) or Gwên am Byth Improving Oral Health for Older People Living in Care Homes.

To deliver comprehensive oral health promotion training for a range of education and healthcare professionals, community groups, and individuals across Cardiff and Vale.

As a member of the Oral Health Education team, you will undertake duties including the application of fluoride varnish in non-clinical settings.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and innovative Oral Health Improvement Practitioner within the Designed to Smile Team, part of The Community Dental Service.

We seek an enthusiastic and positive individual with excellent communication skills. The successful applicant must demonstrate the ability to work both as part of a team and autonomously across different sites within Cardiff and Vale.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team, taking ownership and responsibility for delivering the Designed to Smile National Oral Health Promotion, training, and support programme for Wales, aimed at improving children's oral health.

The candidate should have a good understanding of the programme and may be required to work clinical sessions at times.

We offer a dynamic, friendly working environment, a full induction programme, and an individual personal development plan to support your growth within the role.

The post is based at Treforest, within the Designed to Smile team, and requires travel across Cardiff and Vale, and further as necessary.

Fluency in Welsh is desirable; applications are welcome from both English and Welsh speakers.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the UK's largest Integrated Health Boards, employing over 15,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services across six hospital sites. Serving approximately 500,000 residents, we focus on the health and care needs of our community, working with partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and we aspire to ensure everyone has the opportunity to lead a healthy life. We are ambitious for our population’s health, driven by our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We emphasize innovation, learning, and clinical research, working closely with our staff and community.

Living in Cardiff offers vibrant city life with arts, sports, and cultural attractions, while the nearby Vale of Glamorgan provides beautiful countryside and coastlines. Both environments offer a high quality of life.

For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Vivienne Adams
Job title: Health Improvement Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]