225966 R2 - Dental Health Support Worker (Cha/Cap30)

Nhsayrshireandarran; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service provider in Edinburgh is seeking a part-time Dental Health Support Worker to implement national toothbrushing programmes and oral health interventions for children. This entry-level position does not list specific qualifications but emphasizes the importance of promoting oral health in Scotland. The role requires adaptability within diverse settings and offers a supportive environment for candidates from all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver national toothbrushing programmes and oral health interventions within the Childsmile programme.

Job description

Overview

ORAL HEALTH SERVICE – Oral Health Improvement Department

Dental Health Support Worker (Childsmile) – An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within NHS Lothian’s Oral Health Service, Oral Health Improvement team, as a Dental Health Support Worker (Childsmile) based in Edinburgh/East Lothian. The postholder will deliver national toothbrushing programmes and oral health interventions within the Childsmile programme, which is a national programme funded by the Scottish Government to promote and improve the oral health of children in Scotland.

The post will be permanent, with term time hours.

For informal enquiries please contact Sheona McMahon, Childsmile Co-ordinator 07909 535496.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.

Responsibilities

• Deliver national toothbrushing programmes and oral health interventions within the Childsmile programme.

Qualifications

• Not specified in the provided text.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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