If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
NORTH WALES COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICE
Dental Health Support Worker
Band 2 (Working 30 Hours per week x 38 weeks per annum)
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated Dental Health Support Worker to assist the Oral Health Promoter/ Oral Health Improvement Practitioner (OHP/OHIP) in implementing and monitoring Oral Health Promotion programmes.
The job will include visiting participating schools as well as other sites at various locations.
We are seeking to appoint to our Central Base
The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential and will require both the use of health board and other vehicles to travel between sites and transport stock and items.
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To support and assist the Oral Health Educator (OHE) in implementing and monitoring Oral Health Promotion programme in a variety of locations dependent upon the assigned oral health programme, such as Designed to Smile, or, Older Persons programmes; this will include attending schools, or, other community settings such as care homes.
To communicate with patients to gain consent for Oral Health programmes.
To order and monitor the use of Oral Health Promotion resources, under the guidance of the OHE.
To work as a member of the Oral Health Improvement team conducting delegated tasks related to Oral Health Promotion activities and adopting a community development approach.
To assist the OHE staff in the development of departmental resources to support the delivery of the Oral Health Promotion programme.
Assist the OHEs with administrative and basic computer tasks
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and /or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Recruitment Team
