Job summary
- Main area
- Dental
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 23 hours per week (term time working considered)
- Job ref
- 453-25-7302068
- Employer
- Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Westbourne Green Health Centre
- Town
- Bradford
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/08/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 04/09/2025
Employer heading
Oral Health Resource Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
Job overview
Do you want to make a difference? If so, why not consider a career with an award winning dental service?
If your answer is 'yes' and you see yourself as a caring, compassionate, flexible and approachable person, then this is the place for you.
The Community Dental Service's award-winning Oral Health Improvement Team are looking for a passionate oral health support assistant to join the team. The resource assistant will provide clerical assistance to the delivery of all oral health programmes in both the office and community settings. The role includes working closely to help recruit and support schools to take part in the toothbrushing programme , carrying out quality checks in schools and the delivery of resources to all community, nursery and school settings involved in the oral health programmes.
Extensive regular travel across the district is a requirement of the role in order to successfully undertake the range of duties specified within the job description. Therefore, it is essential that applicants have the ability to travel regularly across the district to meet the needs and demands of the service.
Closing date: 25th August 2025
Shortlisting: 26th August 2025 onwards
Interviews: 4th September 2025
Main duties of the job
To provide efficient and comprehensive administration support, including clerical assistance to the delivery of the evidence based oral health Improvement programmes across the Bradford and Airedale District.
The post holder will be required to provide support with the delivery of resources to all community, nursery and school settings involved in the oral health programmes.
Working for our organisation
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RSA 2 typing Word Processing or equivalent European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
- Educated to GCSE standard English & Mathematics
Desirable criteria
- RSA 3 Typing/Word processing or equivalent
- Business Administration Qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of organising challenging demands and workloads
- Experience of busy office environment and can demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to use the telephone in a precise, clear manner.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of the NHS Medical/Dental terminology
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent computer skills with ability to use Microsoft office programmes, database & clinical systems
Desirable criteria
- Ability to take minutes
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sharon Walker
- Job title
- Oral Health Improvement Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07710066986
- Additional information
or Wendy Pearmain, Oral Health Improvement Operational Support manager on 07471223174
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