Oral Health Improvement Manager

Community Dental Services CIC; North Kesteven; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD training support

Uniforms provided

Shareholder opportunities

Job summary

Community Dental Services CIC in Lincolnshire is seeking an Oral Health Improvement Manager (Band 5) to coordinate and deliver oral health improvement initiatives across the region. The post requires a GDC registration, teaching experience, and a commitment to reducing oral health inequalities.

The role offers 30 hours per week (part time) with hybrid working across Lincolnshire and remote locations. Travel is essential, and the organisation provides training, a pension scheme, and staff

Qualifications

• GDC registered oral health improvement professional
• Teaching/training experience required
• Dental background essential with current GDC registration
• Excellent communication and IT skills required

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-standard oral health improvement programmes across Lincolnshire
• Coordinate activities as part of the oral health improvement strategy
• Deliver universal and targeted programmes for higher-risk groups
• Travel across Lincolnshire; travel and driving licence required

Skills

Oral health improvement

Teaching

Train the trainer

Communication skills

GDC registration

Education

GDC registration

Job description

Employer Community Dental Services CIC Employer type NHS Site North Hykeham & Remote Working Town North Hykeham, Lincoln Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata (Actual £25,658.40 to £31,234.40) Salary period Yearly Closing 27/10/2026 23:59

Oral Health Improvement Manager

Band 5

Job overview

Oral Health Improvement Manager

Permanent, Part Time, 30 Hours

Hours: 30hours per week (4 days)

Bases: Lincolnshire and Remote/Hybrid working

Can you picture yourself working with a highly experienced and specialised team, reducing oral health inequalities in Lincolnshire?

If your answer is ‘yes’ and you see yourself as a caring, flexible and approachable person where you will be appreciated by community groups and the team, then this is the place for you.

Main duties of the job

What are we looking for?

Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) have a vacancy for a dynamic GDC registered Oral Health Improvement professional to join our team, to co-ordinate activities provided as part of the oral health improvement strategy being delivered across Lincolnshire.

The post holder will plan and deliver a high standard of oral health improvement programmes both universally and to targeted higher risk groups across Lincolnshire, in line with Delivering Better Oral Health (PHE 2021).

The post holder will have a good knowledge of the theory and practice of oral health improvement. Teaching, training and/or community development experience is required and “train the trainer” skills are essential. A dental background is essential along with a current GDC registration.

Excellent communication skills, proficient IT ability, along with analytical skills, imagination, drive and determination are key attributes.

The post holder must be able to travel throughout Lincolnshire and across CDS locations, therefore a current driving licence and ability to travel is essential

Working for our organisation

What do we offer?

• Part time, permanent contract, 30 hours per week
• Starting salary gross £32,073 per year, pro rata
• Access to Corporate Pension Scheme
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Funded internal and external mandatory training to enable you to maintain your CPD
• Support with training for your wider professional development.
• Uniforms provided
• Become a shareholder and have a say in how our organisation is run at all levels
• Opportunity to play a key part in local social care initiatives

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details on the main duties and responsibilities for the role, please see the attached job description.

Person specification

Oral Health Improvement Manager

• Please see attached Person Specification within the Job Description

We recognise the positive value of having a workforce with a variety of lived experiences and that represent the communities we serve. Therefore, we welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.