Oral Health Improvement Lead

Integrated Care System; Hereford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a dynamic Oral Health Improvement Lead to coordinate oral health programs in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The role involves leadership, collaboration with stakeholders, and compliance with health standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in health improvement and communication skills. This is a part-time position (30 hours per week) with competitive benefits.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in health improvement/public health.
• Awareness of Health and Safety regulations.
• Knowledge of dentistry and oral health improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Oral Health Improvement Team.
• Develop strategic oral health promotion plans.
• Ensure delivery of KPIs and commissioning outcomes.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Ability to work under pressure

Information technology (Microsoft Office)

Education

Previous experience of Oral health/health education

Job description

Go back Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Oral Health Improvement Lead

The closing date is 18 August 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamicand experienced Oral Health professional to join a newly expanding Oral HealthImprovement Team in Herefordshire and Worcestershire as a Band 6 Oral HealthImprovement Lead.

This is a pivotal role responsible for thedevelopment, coordination, and delivery of oral health programmes designed toimprove outcomes across diverse communities. The successful candidate willprovide leadership and management to a dedicated team and work in collaborationwith internal and external stakeholders to promote oral health and reduceinequalities.

Dueto the rural nature of the areas covered and the outreach required, the post holder must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role.

Please note the Trust is unable to providesponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to workin the UK status.

This is a part time role for 30 hours per week.

Interviews will be held on 25 September 2025

Main duties of the job

Lead and manage the Oral Health ImprovementTeam across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Develop strategic oral health promotion planswith the Clinical Director and Public Health Consultant.

Ensure delivery of KPIs and commissioningoutcomes.

Provide data reporting, audit, and evaluationfor service planning and improvement.

Plan and deliver campaigns, education sessions,and resources aligned with local/national priorities.

Liaise with schools, care homes, early yearssettings, and health professionals to support collaborative initiatives.Oversee programme budgets and resources.

Ensure compliance with Trust policies, GDCstandards, and NICE guidance.

Deliver oral health training to professionals,volunteers, and the public.

Provide supervision, appraisal, and support forstaff development.

Act as the lead contact for commissioners andstakeholders.

Represent the Trust in local/regional dentalpublic health networks.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit ourwebsite.

We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.

Sharingyour data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data topursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey fromyou (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gainedinterest in working for the Trust.

Job responsibilities

Manageand supervise Oral Health Improvement Officers and Administrators.

Workclosely with the Clinical Director and Consultant in Dental Public Health tomeet strategic objectives and performance indicators.

Actas the main point of contact with commissioners and key partners across health,education and voluntary sectors.

Develop,monitor and evaluate health promotion resources, campaigns and trainingprogrammes.

Contributeto service redesign, quality improvement, and risk management processes.

Supportwith data collection and reporting to inform future planning and commissioning.

Representthe service in local and regional networks and contribute to national dentalhealth surveys.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the roleplease refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

• Good written and verbal communication
• Ability to work under pressure and use initiative to meet deadlines
• Information technology (Microsoft Office)

Qualifications

• Previous Experience of Oral health/health education/health
• improvement/ public health

Experience

• Awareness of Health and Safety regulations
• Managing staff and dealing with conflict
• Using and interrogating data/information systems

Knowledge

• Up-to-date knowledge of oral health improvement.
• Communicate with colleagues and user users clearly and effectively
• Organise self and others to ensure the programme of work is delivered within the required timeframe
• Deliver presentations to diverse groups of varying sizes.
• Knowledge of dentistry and key issues within the field of oral health improvement
• Support staff through supervision and mentoring
• Knowledge of Community Dental Services
• Understanding of behaviour change theories
• Knowledge of principles of Clinical Governance

Additional Criteria

• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
• You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this 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.

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust