Please Note: The application deadline for this vacancy has now passed.
Vacancy Introduction
Are you a proactive and energetic clinical practitioner with an interest in oral health promotion and improvement work. Do you want to be part of a team that aims to reduce oral health inequalities and improve the oral health of children in Leeds? If the answer is yes, why not apply for our newly advertised Oral Health Promotion Support Worker post within the Public Health Integrated Nursing Service (PHINS).
The successful applicant will be working alongside and supporting the Oral Health Promotion Lead with a range of health promotion activities including the toothbrushing scheme in Leeds schools.
Service Description
Primary duties and areas of responsibility
- To contribute to the development of the oral health improvement agenda across Leeds Community Health Services.
- To follow local and national guidelines and protocols in providing evidence based oral health promotion advice.
- To work under the guidance of the 0-19 Oral Health Promotion Lead Practitioner and the 0-19 Clinical Team Manager.
- To help with the development of a range of oral health improvement resources and programmes as identified in local and national strategies. This will be inclusive of the tooth brushing scheme and smiles award.
- To assist with established health improvement campaigns and programmes, identified by the Oral Health Promotion Lead, providing appropriate resources, programme stock, and information.
- Support with the delivery of oral health resources across Leeds to support delivery of the tooth brushing scheme and the brushing for life scheme.
- To Liaise with different settings keeping accurate records of all activities.
- Assist with auditing as part of the tooth brushing schemes within pre-school and school settings.
- Support the Oral Health Lead in training school settings on how to deliver the tooth brushing schemes.
- Supporting the Oral Health Lead with the training of practitioners and external partners as part of the Champions training.
- Actively participate in team meetings, professional development meetings, audits and training days.
For more information, please contact Amanda Jackson
amanda.jackson1@nhs.net telephone 07519070321
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
