Job Description

The Oral Health Promotion Advisor will be based at University Hospital of North Tees, and will travel across Teesside. The role is 30hrs (part time) working days can be discussed.
The post holder will plan, deliver and evaluate quality oral health education/intervention programmes to contribute to improving the oral health of people across Teesside.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will plan, deliver and evaluate quality oral health education/intervention programmes to contribute to the strategic direction of oral health promotion across Teesside as requested by OralHealth Promotion Coordinator in line with the current work plan.
The post holder will work across the district of Teesside covering North Tees, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool and Redcar and Cleveland localities working with multi agencies to design, develop, support and evaluate the delivery of oral health education/intervention programmes and teach others including children, adults, teachers, health and social care professionals etc on a regular basis
For full details see job description
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Details
Date posted
23 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
xc2xa329,970 to xc2xa336,483 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
345-COM7170300
Job locations
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is a requirement to work with various professionals to identify current practice, set standards and implement positive change in practice to promote oral health across North Tees, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland localities using appropriate change management/audit model. Such agencies may include Health Promotion, Healthy Schools, and Social Services etc.
The post holder will review and facilitate recommendations in a multi agency setting with regards to policies concerning matters relating to health improvement programmes e.g. supporting a school to implement various interventions to improve oral health.
For full details of role please see detailed job description Job description
Job responsibilities
There is a requirement to work with various professionals to identify current practice, set standards and implement positive change in practice to promote oral health across North Tees, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland localities using appropriate change management/audit model. Such agencies may include Health Promotion, Healthy Schools, and Social Services etc.
The post holder will review and facilitate recommendations in a multi agency setting with regards to policies concerning matters relating to health improvement programmes e.g. supporting a school to implement various interventions to improve oral health.
For full details of role please see detailed job description
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• A dental qualification e.g. Registered Dental Nurse with the National Certificate in Dental Nursing or NVQ Oral Healthcare Dental Nursing Level 3 or equivalent or Diploma in Dental Hygiene, or Diploma in Dental Therapy or first degree is essential
• Certificate in Oral Health Education level 4 (accredited through NEBDN)
• City and Guilds teaching certificate 7307 or Level 4 Eg L4 Certificate in Education and Training
• The post holder will update knowledge in oral health promotion through continued professional development
• Knowledge of infection control procedures

Desirable

• Level 5 Certificate in Education
• Knowledge of wider NHS initiatives

Experience
Essential

• 2 years dental experience
• Experience of / ability to deliver presentations or training sessions.
• The post holder will be able to work both independently using own initiative and as part of an effective team member

Desirable

• The post holder will participate in and have an understanding of audit

Knowledge
Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisation skills
• Computer literacy i.e. a good working knowledge of various Microsoft packages is desirable
• Prioritise workload in order to complete tasks assigned
• Able to exercise own initiative in developing oral health promotion projects assigned at appraisal
• Be able to drive independently cross site throughout the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes

Desirable

• Competence in delivering presentations

Management/Supervision
Essential

• Experience of working within a team

Communication
Essential

• Excellent communication skills

Finance and physical resources
Essential

• Able to maintain stock levels

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• A dental qualification e.g. Registered Dental Nurse with the National Certificate in Dental Nursing or NVQ Oral Healthcare Dental Nursing Level 3 or equivalent or Diploma in Dental Hygiene, or Diploma in Dental Therapy or first degree is essential
• Certificate in Oral Health Education level 4 (accredited through NEBDN)
• City and Guilds teaching certificate 7307 or Level 4 Eg L4 Certificate in Education and Training
• The post holder will update knowledge in oral health promotion through continued professional development
• Knowledge of infection control procedures

Desirable

• Level 5 Certificate in Education
• Knowledge of wider NHS initiatives

Experience
Essential

• 2 years dental experience
• Experience of / ability to deliver presentations or training sessions.
• The post holder will be able to work both independently using own initiative and as part of an effective team member

Desirable

• The post holder will participate in and have an understanding of audit

Knowledge
Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisation skills
• Computer literacy i.e. a good working knowledge of various Microsoft packages is desirable
• Prioritise workload in order to complete tasks assigned
• Able to exercise own initiative in developing oral health promotion projects assigned at appraisal
• Be able to drive independently cross site throughout the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes

Desirable

• Competence in delivering presentations

Management/Supervision
Essential

• Experience of working within a team

Communication
Essential

• Excellent communication skills

Finance and physical resources
Essential

• Able to maintain stock levels