Oral Health Support Worker

NHS Highland; Oban; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking an Oral Health Support Worker for its Oral Health Improvement team in Oban. This role focuses on promoting children's oral health through community engagement and educational programmes. Ideal candidates will have a solid educational foundation and communication skills, along with a commitment to improving healthcare access for children.

Qualifications

• Basic education requirements with focus on Health Care.
• Needs excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience with young children or voluntary work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Childsmile programme to improve children's oral health.
• Promote positive oral health behaviours within the community.
• Support toothbrushing programmes and fluoride application in schools.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Teamwork

Education

3 Standard Grades at Level 3 or above

SVQ in Health Care or related subject

Job description

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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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Oral Health Support Worker to join the Oral Health Improvement team in Oban.

Duties include delivering the Childsmile programme to improve the oral and general health of children in Argyll & Bute. Childsmile works in partnership with health professionals, parents, nursery and primary school children, and education staff to focus on improving the oral health of children at risk of developing dental decay.

The programme identifies children from birth and provides a comprehensive pathway of oral health promotion and preventive dental care. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assist families in accessing all aspects of the programme.

This will include:

• Reinforcing oral health messages in the home and in the community
• Promoting positive oral health behaviours
• Facilitating access to dental services and preventive programmes in nurseries and schools
• Supporting the Childsmile fluoride varnish application programme in schools
• Supporting daily toothbrushing programmes in nurseries, including training and monitoring against national standards

Knowledge, training, and experience required:

• A good level of basic education (minimum 3 standard grades at level 3 or above) or SVQ in Health Care or related subject
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Experience of working with young children or voluntary work is advantageous

Commitment to Childsmile training provided by NHS Education Scotland (NES). You will be expected to complete training in oral health promotion and family health support during the first year of employment.

Car driver/owner is essential with access to own vehicle.

Post is 4 days per week, Monday to Thursday.

Informal enquiries and visits are welcomed.

Contact: Margaret Morrison, Oral Health Improvement Manager
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NHS Highland covers Highland and Argyll & Bute, spanning 12,500 square miles. We aim to foster a positive culture supported through inclusive policies.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care