Oral Health Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Oban; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at NHS Scotland for an Oral Health Support Worker to join the Oral Health Improvement team in Oban. You will deliver the Childsmile programme, aiming to improve the oral and general health of children. This role requires effective communication skills and a commitment to training in oral health promotion. Join a multidisciplinary team focusing on improving the health of vulnerable children in the community.

Qualifications

• Good level of basic education required.
• Experience working with young children is an advantage.
• Commitment to child oral health training expected.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Childsmile programme to improve children's oral health.
• Promote positive oral health behaviours in the community.
• Facilitate access to dental services in schools.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

SVQ in Health Care or related subject

Minimum 3 standard grades at level 3 or above

Job description

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 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 to access 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 dental preventive programmes in nurseries and schools.

Supporting the Childsmile fluoride varnish application programme in Schools·

Supporting daily toothbrushing programme in Nurseries, 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 is essential. ·

Experience of working with young children or voluntary work would be an advantage. ·

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 – Thursday.

Informal enquiries and visits would be welcomed.

Margaret Morrison

Oral Health Improvement Manager

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

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