Oral Health Improvement Manager in Norwich

Employer Community Dental Services CIC Employer type NHS Site Siskin Dental Centre & Remote Working Town Norwich Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata (Actual £19,243.80 to £23,425.80) Salary period Yearly Closing 27/09/2026 23:59

Oral Health Improvement Manager

Band 5

Job overview

Oral Health Improvement Manager

Permanent, Part Time, 22.5 Hours

Hours: 22.5 hours per week (3 days)

Bases: Norfolk and Remote/Hybrid working

Can you picture yourself working with a highly experienced and specialised team, reducing oral health inequalities in Norfolk & Waveney?

If your answer is ‘yes’ and you see yourself as a caring, flexible and approachable person where you will be appreciated by community groups and the team, then this is the place for you.

Main duties of the job

What are we looking for?

Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) have a vacancy for a dynamic GDC registered Oral Health Improvement professional to join our team, to co-ordinate activities provided as part of the oral health improvement strategy being delivered across Norfolk and Waveney.

The post holder will plan and deliver a high standard of oral health improvement programmes both universally and to targeted higher risk groups across Norfolk and Waveney, in line with Delivering Better Oral Health (PHE 2021).

The post holder will have a good knowledge of the theory and practice of oral health improvement. Teaching, training and/or community development experience is required and “train the trainer” skills are essential. A dental background is essential along with a current GDC registration.

Excellent communication skills, proficient IT ability, along with analytical skills, imagination, drive and determination are key attributes.

The post holder must be able to travel throughout Norfolk and Waveney and across CDS locations, therefore a current driving licence and ability to travel is essential.

Working for our organisation

What do we offer?

• Part time, permanent contract, 22.5 hours per week
• Starting salary gross £32,073 per year, pro rata
• Access to Corporate Pension Scheme
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Funded internal and external mandatory training to enable you to maintain your CPD
• Support with training for your wider professional development.
• Uniforms provided
• Become a shareholder and have a say in how our organisation is run at all levels
• Opportunity to play a key part in local social care initiatives

Please ensure that you read the Job Description, which also includes the person specification, before applying.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details on the main duties and responsibilities for the role, please see the attached job description.

Person specification

Oral Health Improvement Manager

• Please see attached Person Specification within the Job Description

We recognise the positive value of having a workforce with a variety of lived experiences and that represent the communities we serve. Therefore, we welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.