Overview
Oral Health Support Worker
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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.
The postholder will be required to work alongside the Oral Health and Health Visiting teams in the community, delivering oral health information to parents of young children and supporting families to establish positive oral health habits. Additionally, the postholder will provide administrative support to the Childsmile fluoride varnish team for fluoride varnish sessions in the school and nursery environment. You will also work as an essential part of the oral health team monitoring the Childsmile National Toothbrushing Programme within designated schools and nurseries and delivering oral health talks to children.
You will have the ability to work effectively with people as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You must also be able to work independently carrying out tasks efficiently within a busy environment. The post holder may also be required at times to work from home under the flexible work location policy.
This post is for a term-time contract.
Full current driving licence and use of car for work purposes is essential.
For inform enquiries please contact jane.weeden@nhs.scot
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa.
NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
