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Job summary

Main area
Community Dental Service
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
21 hours per week (Part time)
Job ref
001-ACS082-0725
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Unit 2, Bridge Road, Treforest Industrial Estate, Treforest
Town
Pontypridd
Salary
£30,420 - £37,030 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/07/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Dental Health Improvement Practitioner

Band 5

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

·         We are kind and caring

·         We are respectful

·         We have trust and integrity

·         We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed


 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join the Gwên am Byth programme within Cardiff and Vale Health Board. Gwên am Byth is a national programme to improve the oral health of older people living in Care Homes in Wales. It is funded by the Welsh Government and delivered by the National Health Service.

 

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic and positive, with excellent communication skills.  The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the ability to work both as part of a team and autonomously across different sites with in Cardiff and Vale.

The successful candidate will work as a team taking ownership and responsibility in delivering Gwen am Byth National Oral Health Promotion, training and support programme for Wales. The aim of the programme is improve the oral health of residents in care homes within Wales.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the programme and have an active role in Gwen am Byth, and at times maybe required to work clinical sessions.

As well as a dynamic, friendly working environment we offer a full induction programme and an individual personal development plan to guide your development within the role.

The post holder will be based at Treforest and form part of the Designed to Smile team, you will be required to travel across Cardiff and Vale, and further afield as necessary.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.   Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

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 promote positive oral health behaviours to clients/ carers.
  • To develop and maintain good working relationships and communication with all Care Homes, Colleagues and other Professional Services that are involved within this Programme.
  • To make contact and liaise with Care Homes and Services to establish links to enable the delivery of the Gwên and Byth programme.
  • To communicate with Care Home staff to gain dates and times for Practitioners to carry out Training.
  • To confirm meetings and training sessions with Care Homes.
  • To support the Gwên am Byth Practitioners with administrative duties including all associated paperwork, forms and data collection necessary to support the Gwên am Byth programme.
  • Be representative of the organisation whilst communicating with external organisations.
  • To work within Welsh Government Health Circular (WHC-001 2015) guidelines in implementing the programme.
  • Transport equipment and resources between venues as or if required. Using own car or UHB vehicle.
  • Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas, sharing knowledge and information, supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive team and achievement of team objectives.

 

Person specification

Personal qualities

Essential criteria
  • Friendly, approachable, reliable, conscientious

Special knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of National and local oral health statistics
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of local oral health needs

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Proven IT skills, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to priorotise, Presentation skills, ability to work auntonomously as part of a team

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Expereience of Oral Health promotion, post DCP qualification, Exprerience of working in the dental sector.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in leading or managing teams

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Qualified and registered DCP, Certificate in Oral Health Education or a post graduate teaching certificate
Desirable criteria
  • Qualification in Fluoride Varnish application. Food and nutrition.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Vivienne Adams
Job title
Health Improvement Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01443 661791
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