Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dental Health Support Worker to join the Designed to Smile Team in Newtown. 12 months, fixed term.



The post holder will work closely with Schools and Nurseries to establish and maintain links to enable the delivery of the Designed to Smile Programme.



The post is term time only, 3 days of 6.5 hours per day.



Ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role.



The role involves driving to settings, delivery of supplies and engaging with setting staff, alongside working with the team to deliver and monitor the programme. The programme is funded by the Welsh Government and you will take an active part in monitoring stock levels, as well as collecting and monitoring data.



If you are looking for a varied role, with a mix of driving and administration, are enthusiastic and a motivator, want to make a difference in helping to improve dental health, then this post may be for you.



Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.



Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.



Did you know - Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 or powys.workforcegeneralenquiries@wales.nhs.uk



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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.



You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.