Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will primarily support the delivery of the Supervised Tooth Brushing Scheme across schools within Northumberland and North Tyneside. As part of the Mouth Care Team, they will contribute to oral health improvement initiatives aimed at reducing oral health inequalities and improving oral health outcomes for children and young people.

The post holder will provide training, education and practical support to schools and partner organisations to enable the successful implementation of the programme. The primary focus of this role will be the delivery of the Supervised Tooth Brushing Scheme within educational settings, whilst a companion Mouth Care Trainer role focuses predominantly on mouth care education and training within healthcare settings. Both post holders will work collaboratively to ensure continuity of service delivery and provide mutual support during periods of annual leave, sickness absence and increased service demand.

• Deliver training and education sessions to school staff participating in the Supervised Tooth Brushing Scheme.
• Support schools to implement and sustain supervised toothbrushing activities in line with programme guidance, local procedures and contractual requirements.
• Provide advice and support on oral health promotion, effective toothbrushing techniques and the use of fluoride toothpaste.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with schools, local authority representatives and other partner organisations.
• Act as a key contact for participating schools, providing advice and support to address any issues affecting programme delivery.
• Coordinate the ordering, storage and distribution of supervised toothbrushing resources and equipment to participating schools.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure resources are available to support programme delivery.
• Maintain accurate records relating to school engagement, training activity, resource distribution and programme delivery.
• Monitor participation and activity levels within schools and support the identification of any barriers to implementation.
• Collect, maintain and analyse programme data to support monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirements.
• Produce activity reports and outcome information to support contract monitoring meetings and discussions with local authority commissioners.
• Attend meetings with stakeholders as required and contribute updates on programme delivery and outcomes.
• Support the evaluation and continuous improvement of the Supervised Tooth Brushing Scheme.

• Demonstrate effective oral hygiene and toothbrushing techniques.
• Provide evidence-based advice on maintaining good oral health and preventing oral disease.
• Offer information on accessing dental services and support for common oral health concerns.
• Promote healthy lifestyle choices that contribute to improved oral health and wellbeing.
• Support local and national oral health improvement initiatives as required.

• Contribute to the delivery of mouth care education and training programmes across healthcare and community settings.
• Facilitate training sessions for clinical and non-clinical staff where required.
• Promote approved mouth care products, resources and evidence-based practice.
• Support healthcare professionals to develop confidence in assessing oral health needs and delivering safe, compassionate mouth care.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Mouth Care Team to provide cross-cover and support service resilience during periods of annual leave, sickness absence or increased service demand.

• Work independently within agreed protocols and seek advice and support when required.
• Use Trust digital systems to record activity, maintain accurate records and support service evaluation.
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development activities.
• Maintain professional registration and undertake continuing professional development relevant to the role.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure resilience and continuity across the mouth care education and training service.
• Travel across the Trust footprint and partner organisations as required to support programme delivery.
• Comply with Trust policies, procedures and professional standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Professional Registration

Essential

• Registration with General Dental Council (GDC)
• National Dental Nurse Certificate or equivalent
• Additional qualifications and/or training relevant to post e.g Certificate in Oral Health Education

Desirable

• Teaching/training qualification
• Qualification in health promotion/public health
• Management qualification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Professional, clinical knowledge acquired through training
• Experience of working within an oral health improvement project in a hospital or community setting
• Post dental nurse qualification, clinical practice experience
• Experience and knowledge in the delivery of Mouth Care Matters Programmes for adult and mini mouth care matters
• Experience of teaching/training delivery of programmes

Desirable

• Coaching qualification
• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools.
• Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods

Other requirements

Essential

• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Tyneside General Hospital

Rake Lane

North Shields

NE29 8NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)