Oral Health Promoter | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Brighton is seeking an Oral Health Promoter to deliver oral health promotion advice and training. The role focuses on supporting vulnerable communities and achieving key performance indicators. Ideal candidates will have a relevant health qualification and experience in training and health promotion. Flexible working hours and a supportive environment are part of the benefits offered.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Excellent training

Active diversity networks

Qualifications

• Experience in health promotion and public health principles.
• Ability to develop training resources and evaluate activities.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver oral health promotion advice and training.
• Support team in achieving key performance indicators.
• Develop and record health promotion activities.

Skills

Health promotion

Training development

Community engagement

Education

Relevant health qualification

Job description

Are you a motivated health promoter eager to address health inequalities? We are seeking an Oral Health Promoter to work in our Dental Service, delivering oral health promotion advice and training to the population of Sussex.

The Oral Health Promotion team focuses on supporting and improving health outcomes for vulnerable communities in the county. We aim to meet key performance indicators by providing advice and support to meet community needs in Sussex, and offer training and support to other health, social, and childcare professionals in line with best practice guidelines. We are the sole provider rolling out the supervised tooth brushing scheme in Sussex.

Interviews are expected to be held on 21st July. Shortlisted applicants would be asked to deliver a short presentation on: How I successfully implemented a change.

Note: Due to recent UK immigration and visa rule changes, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants without the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review eligibility on the gov.uk website before applying.

The Oral Health Promotion Team is part of SCFT's community Dental Services, offering specialized dental care, emergency out-of-hours provision, and oral health education and promotion. The team, based at the Brighton Special Care Dental clinic, works flexibly to support the wider dental service network, with links to public health colleagues and support from Brighton and Hove City Council and Sussex County Councils.

The Oral Health Promoter supports the Team Lead in delivering contractual targets and activities to meet KPIs and community needs. Responsibilities include developing resources, delivering oral health promotion activities, recording and evaluating activities, and training health and social care professionals across Sussex.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, serving 1.3 million people with 6,000 staff. Our vision is to provide excellent community care, with opportunities across various medical and support services.

Why work for us? Benefits include positive staff survey results, varied working environments, flexible hours, excellent training, fair pay, workplace nurseries, and active diversity networks. Our values are Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, and Delivering Excellence. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Key responsibilities include maintaining specialist knowledge on oral diseases, health policy, health promotion, and social determinants; training staff; developing health alliances; liaising with agencies; reviewing and auditing programs; and monitoring activity against KPIs.