Oral Health Practitioner

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic NHS healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Oral Health Practitioner to deliver community outreach programs in London. The candidate will lead and supervise teams, ensuring the highest quality of care. Applicants must demonstrate strong clinical skills and a commitment to public health. Flexible working options are available. Travel around London is required.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Commitment to high standards of patient care

Qualifications

• Experience as an Oral Health Practitioner delivering community outreach and public health interventions.
• Excellent clinical skills and commitment to evidence-based practice.
• Ability to work in challenging situations under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead outreach programmes to the highest standards.
• Supervise Extended Duties Dental Nurse and support teamwork.
• Deliver evidence-based oral health improvement interventions.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Community outreach experience

Job description

Overview

KCHT Dental Services are a high profile, dynamic provider of NHS dental services across East Kent and London. Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. Every person that works for our Service, regardless of their role, is expected to uphold our values, lead and collaborate through partnership working and strive for excellence at all times. We look for people who are willing to go the extra mile, not because they are asked to, but because they are committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers an excellent caring service to our patients.

We are currently looking for an experienced Oral Health Practitioner to play a key role in delivering community outreach programmes in the London borough of Redbridge, including fluoride application and tooth brushing schemes across a wide variety of community settings, ensuring the focus remains firmly on quality and safety. You will act as an ambassador for the Service, promoting the highest standards of excellence in working practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead on ensuring outreach programmes are delivered to the highest standard.
• Play an active role in stakeholder engagement programmes to promote uptake of the schemes.
• Direct and supervise an Extended Duties Dental Nurse and/or chaperone; support a cohesive team approach and strengthen partnership working internally and externally.
• Oversee and provide a bespoke programme of evidence-based oral health improvement interventions and training informed by national and local strategies across Redbridge.
• Work directly with Dental Therapists and Extended Duties Dental Nurses, providing line supervision where applicable.
• Deliver outreach programmes in a busy environment, remaining calm and effective under pressure; work independently, proactively and as part of a team.
• Maintain a positive attitude, excellent clinical skills and a commitment to best practice in clinical care and continued professional development.
• Travel around London to reach the communities served.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Experience as an Oral Health Practitioner delivering community outreach and public health interventions.
• Excellent clinical skills and a commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to work in challenging situations, under pressure, and to manage time effectively.
• Willingness to travel across London and work flexibly to meet service needs.

About Us and Additional Information

• Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC; commitment to high standards of patient care and service delivery.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion; welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
• We collect data to ensure equitable access to career opportunities and to support being a Great Place to Work.
• Flexible working options are supported; discuss arrangements that fit organisational and personal needs.
• See career pathways with KCHFT.
• For further details or informal visits contact: Name: Surjeet Jhheent; Job title: Senior Project Coordinator; Email: [e-mail]