• Job Description

  Req#: C9150-25-0460?language=en&page=70&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Are youmotivatedhealth promoter,keento address health inequalities? We are seeking an Oral Health Promotor to work in our Dental Service delivering Oral Health Promotion advice and training to the population of Sussex.

  The Oral Health Promotion team have a particular focus onsupporting and improvingthe health outcomes forvulnerablecommunities living in the county. We work to meet keyperformancesindicatorsofferingadvice andsupportto meet the needs of the community of Sussex and offertrainingand support to other health,socialand childcareprofessionals in line with best practice guidelines. We are the sole provider rolling out the supervised tooth brushing scheme in Sussex.

  Interviews are expected to be held on 21st of July and shortlisted applicants would be expected to deliver a short presentation on the Topic: How I successfully implemented a change.

  "Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role."

  Main duties of the job

  The Oral Health Promotion Team sits within SCFT's community Dental Services, offering a range of specialised dental care to patients with additional needs, emergency out of hours provision and oral health education and promotion.

  The OHP team is asmall dedicated team of Oral Health Educators, with administration support, which has been established in the city for decades.

  We are a friendly team based with the Special Care Dental clinic in Brighton, who work flexibly together to support the work of the OHP by fostering links and referrals into the dental service whereappropriate. We are supporting by Brighton and Hove City Council and East and West Sussex County Councils, who commission the OHP activity, and have well established links with public health colleagues.

  The Oral Health Promoter (OHP) is responsible for supporting the Team Lead in the delivery of the OHP contractual targets carrying out activity to meet key performance indicators but also the needs of the local population of Brighton & Hove residents. Under the direction of the Team Lead, to provide oral health care to identified communities in Sussex, including the most vulnerable. To develop resources and provide oral health promotion activities to the population of Sussex. To promote good oral health care to the population of Sussex and recordand evaluate the activity. To support training and advice to other health and social care professionals in the county.

  About us

  We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

  Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

  Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staffo Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust

  Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence --guide everything we do.

  We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

  This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

  Details

  Date posted

  04 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  150-MM1904-PC

  Job locations

  Morley St Dental Clinic

  School Clinic, Morley St

  Brighton

  BN2 9DH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Maintain specialist knowledge and understanding of:

  • The causes, effects, process and prevention of a variety of oral and related diseases, and their impact on general health, based on current evidence.

  • The impact of oral disease and social determinants on both oral and general health.

  • The principles of health policy and strategy underpinned by current evidence and public health information.

  • Health promotion, health behaviour and educational theory, including the impact of social determinants and inequality on health status.

  • Underpinning principles of research and development.

  Train staff to deliver Oral Health Promotion and continually monitor to maintain high standards of delivery.

  To develop health alliances and be part of a multi-disciplinary team with other professionals from government initiatives e.g. Family Hubs in areas of need, to plan and implement interventions to improve health and address inequalities.

  Work and liaise with other agencies, health professionals and government initiatives giving help, advice and training for their staff in all areas of oral health care including disseminating complex and contentious information.

  To review and audit suggestions and comments of Oral Health Promotion programmes via evaluation sheets from attendees of training sessions or events.

  To monitor and record activity against the key performance indicators (KPIs) within the scope of the OHP service specification.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Maintain specialist knowledge and understanding of:

  • The causes, effects, process and prevention of a variety of oral and related diseases, and their impact on general health, based on current evidence.

  • The impact of oral disease and social determinants on both oral and general health.

  • The principles of health policy and strategy underpinned by current evidence and public health information.

  • Health promotion, health behaviour and educational theory, including the impact of social determinants and inequality on health status.

  • Underpinning principles of research and development.

  Train staff to deliver Oral Health Promotion and continually monitor to maintain high standards of delivery.

  To develop health alliances and be part of a multi-disciplinary team with other professionals from government initiatives e.g. Family Hubs in areas of need, to plan and implement interventions to improve health and address inequalities.

  Work and liaise with other agencies, health professionals and government initiatives giving help, advice and training for their staff in all areas of oral health care including disseminating complex and contentious information.

  To review and audit suggestions and comments of Oral Health Promotion programmes via evaluation sheets from attendees of training sessions or events.

  To monitor and record activity against the key performance indicators (KPIs) within the scope of the OHP service specification.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and/or Professional Registration

  Essential

  • Dental Care Professional Qualification
  • Current registration with GDC or in progress
  • Oral Health Promotion or Teaching Qualification, or working towards

  Desirable

  • Fluoride Application

  Experience and Skills

  Essential

  • Delivery of Oral Health Promotion to individuals and a wide range of groups eg schools, carers, parents
  • Production of Visual aid
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Good level of IT skills
  • Up to date with current evidence based oral health messages
  • Car driver with ability to work very occasional unsocial hours

  Desirable

  • Time Management skills
  • Ability to use initiative
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent problem solving, analytical and decision making

  Other requirements

  Essential

  • Able to impart information to people in a way that can be understood

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and/or Professional Registration

  Essential

  • Dental Care Professional Qualification
  • Current registration with GDC or in progress
  • Oral Health Promotion or Teaching Qualification, or working towards

  Desirable

  • Fluoride Application

  Experience and Skills

  Essential

  • Delivery of Oral Health Promotion to individuals and a wide range of groups eg schools, carers, parents
  • Production of Visual aid
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Good level of IT skills
  • Up to date with current evidence based oral health messages
  • Car driver with ability to work very occasional unsocial hours

  Desirable

  • Time Management skills
  • Ability to use initiative
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent problem solving, analytical and decision making

  Other requirements

  Essential

  • Able to impart information to people in a way that can be understood

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Morley St Dental Clinic

  School Clinic, Morley St

  Brighton

  BN2 9DH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Morley St Dental Clinic

  School Clinic, Morley St

  Brighton

  BN2 9DH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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