Oral Health Improvement Practitioner

NHS

  • Nottingham
  • £27,485-30,162 per year
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 10 hours ago
Oral Health Improvement PractitionerNottinghamshire and Remote Working12 Months Fixed Term Contract, Part timeHours: Part time, 30 hours per weekBase: Hucknall Health Centre, Curtis Street, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7JE and remote workingSalary:£27,485 - £30,162 per annum (actual £21,988 - £24,129.60)Can you picture yourself working with a highly experienced and specialised team, reducing oral health inequalities in Nottinghamshire?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 jobWhat are we looking for?You will be a confident communicator and able to deliver "train the trainer" oral health sessions to schools and groups in the community across Nottinghamshire.Your experience of participation in health campaigns and the production of high-quality resources will demonstrate your creativity and imagination.You will liaise closely with external partners to deliver coordinated care and seek further opportunities to improve the oral health of our population.You will be GDC registered and have proficient IT skills, accuracy and promptness are important. You will understand the oral health needs of our local population, engaging positively with those most vulnerable to oral health inequalities and disadvantage.This is a Nottinghamshire wide role, so car drivers with a full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle are essential.Main duties include delivering a supervised toothbrushing programme to early years settings and schools, oral health promotion to vulnerable groups in the community along with formal and informal training for a variety of employees working in the community, including health professionals and peer educators.Working patterns are flexible within the hours Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 6.00pm. Occasionally you will be required to work outside these hours.About usWhat do we offer?
  • Part time, 12 Months FTC, 30 hours per week
  • Starting salary gross £27,485 per annum, pro rata
  • 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, 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.DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£27,485 to £30,162 a year Per annum pro rata (actual £21,988 - £24,129.60)ContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternPart-time, Home or remote workingReference numberNotts OHIJob locationsHucknall Health Centre & Remote WorkingCurtis Street, HucknallNottinghamNG15 7JEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details on the main duties and responsibilities for the role, please see the attached job description.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details on the main duties and responsibilities for the role, please see the attached job description.Person SpecificationOral Health Improvement PractitionerEssential
  • Please see attached Person Specification within the Job Description
Person SpecificationOral Health Improvement PractitionerEssential
  • Please see attached Person Specification within the Job Description

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