Dental Health Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Irvine; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking a Dental Health Support Worker to join the Childsmile Team at Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine. The post is permanent and involves delivering national Childsmile programmes to children and families.

The role requires experience in healthcare with children, an NES Childsmile course (or willingness to undertake the 6-week online training), and strong IT and communication skills; a UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care setting; working with children or health improvement initiatives is essential.
• NES-accredited Childsmile Training is preferred but not mandatory; 6-week NES Childsmile online course is required if not already held.
• Excellent IT, written and verbal communication skills are essential; strong organisational abilities.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a team or independently without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the national Childsmile Programmes within the Childsmile Team.
• Support children and families on referral from health care professionals with oral health and dietary advice; support community groups.
• Deliver Toothbrushing and Fluoride Varnish Programmes in nurseries and primary schools.
• Assist Public Dental Service clinicians in delivering the National Dental Inspection Programme.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

SVQIII in health or social care

NES Childsmile training

Job description

NHS Scotland:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

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Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Childsmile Dental Health Support Worker within our Primary Care Department based at Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Hours:

36.00 hours per week.

Monday – Friday – 8.30 am – 4.30pm (4 days with a 4.30pm finish and one day with a 3.30pm finish (tba))

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

As a Dental Health Support Worker (DHSW) you will work within our Childsmile Team. As part of the East HSCP Primary Care Team you will work as part of an integrated dental team and wider multidisciplinary team. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the national Childsmile Programmes. As part of the Community and Practice Programme you will be responsible for supporting children and families on referral from health care professionals to provide oral health and dietary advice as well as supporting various community groups. In nursery and primary schools you will ensure the delivery of the Toothbrushing and Fluoride Varnish Programmes. You will also provide support to the Public Dental Service clinicians in their delivery of the National Dental Inspection Programme.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

Relevant experience in the health care setting or other agency or SVQIII equivalent in health or social care is essential as well as previous experience of working with children or involvement with health improvement and/or community development initiatives.

You should preferably have the NES accredited Childsmile Training certificate. However training will be provided and the post holder will require to attend the 6 week NES Childsmile online training course.

Excellent IT and written and verbal communication skills are essential as well as excellent organisational skills.

You must have excellent listening and interpersonal skills and a commitment to working in a client centred way and be able to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative without direct supervision.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Amanda Crombie on 07866008006.

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.