Job summary
- Main area
- Oral Health Promotion
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Some unsocial hours may be required for which time off in lieu will be given)
- Job ref
- 150-MM1904-PC
- Employer
- Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Morley St Dental Clinic
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/07/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 21/07/2025
Employer heading
Oral Health Promoter
Band 5
Job overview
Are you motivated health promoter, keen to 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 on supporting and improving the health outcomes for vulnerable communities living in the county. We work to meet key performances indicators offering advice and support to meet the needs of the community of Sussex and offer training and support to other health, social and childcare professionals 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 a small 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 where appropriate. 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 record and evaluate the activity. To support training and advice to other health and social care professionals in the county.
Working for our organisation
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?
• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Maintain specialist knowledge and understanding of:
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The causes, effects, process and prevention of a variety of oral and related diseases, and their impact on general health, based on current evidence.
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The impact of oral disease and social determinants on both oral and general health.
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The principles of health policy and strategy underpinned by current evidence and public health information.
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Health promotion, health behaviour and educational theory, including the impact of social determinants and inequality on health status.
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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 criteria
- Dental Care Professional Qualification
- Current registration with GDC or in progress
- Oral Health Promotion or Teaching Qualification, or working towards
Desirable criteria
- Fluoride Application
Experience and Skills
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- Able to impart information to people in a way that can be understood
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen Bulligham
- Job title
- Oral Health Promotion Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 267345
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