Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Dental Health Support Worker
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Job Overview
Are you a motivated, enthusiastic, and caring person with good communication skills and the ability to organize, and required to work as part of a team in Gwent? To support and assist the Oral Health Promoter/ Oral Health Improvement Practitioner (OHP/OHIP) implementing and monitoring the Oral Health Promotion programmes under the Designed to Smile umbrella under their supervision.
You must be able to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the post.
Main Duties of the Job
- 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 OHP/OHIP staff in the development of departmental resources to support the delivery of the Designed to Smile Oral Health Promotion programme.
This position involves Regulated Activity with children and/or adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer - Enhanced check with barred list information including an adults and children’s barred list check.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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To be eligible for this role please see the person specification for more details. You should provide evidence of equivalent experience and evidence work-based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and work-based training/short courses
This role is currently under review within the Health Board and will result in the issuing of a revised band 3 job description. If appointed, your manager will ensure you are kept informed and support you through any changes, including discussing relevant training requirements.
Working for Our Organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Well-being Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
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Experience
Essential Criteria
- Experience of team working and working with people
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience of healthcare
Qualification
Essential Criteria
- English/Mathematics GCSE or equivalent qualification.
Desirable Criteria
- Nutrition related qualification
- NVQ 2 or equivalent
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