Job summary

NORTH WALES COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICE

Dental Health Educator

(Designed to Smile Programme)

• To introduce and facilitate Oral Health Promotion programmes, at a variety of settings, dependent on the assigned programme, this may include nurseries, schools, community, care home, health and other settings.
• To support and promote the work of the North Wales Community Dental Service and to provide information about access to General Dental Services.
• To act as a representative of the North Wales Community Dental Service in educational, health, care and community settings and act in an appropriate manner to project professional practice.

Main duties of the job

Band: 5

Working Hours: 30 Hours x 38 weeks annualised hours

Department:(North Wales) Community Dental Service

Base: Clarence Medical Centre

North Wales Community Dental Service currently has an opportunity for an Oral Health Educator to join the North Wales Oral Health Promotion team.

The post holder will be a key facilitator for the delivery of the Designed to Smile programme.

The job will involve partnership working with schools and health and social care providers in the community.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job summary

• To introduce and facilitate Oral Health Promotion programmes, at a variety of settings, dependent on the assigned programme, this may include nurseries, schools, community, care home, health and other settings.
• To support and promote the work of the North Wales Community Dental Service and to provide information about access to General Dental Services.
• To act as a representative of the North Wales Community Dental Service in educational, health, care and community settings and act in an appropriate manner to project professional practice.

Ability to speak Welsh is essential

Main duties of the job

NORTH WALES COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICE

Dental Health Educator

(Designed to Smile Programme)

Band: 5

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week x 42 weeks

Department:(North Wales) Community Dental Service

Base: Canolfan Goffa Ffestiniog

North Wales Community Dental Service currently has an opportunity for an Oral Health Educator to join the North Wales Oral Health Promotion team.

The post holder will be a key facilitator for the delivery of the Designed to Smile programme.

The job will involve partnership working with schools and health and social care providers in the community.

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job summary

The purpose of this role is to deliver a comprehensive, skilled and evidence-based structured education service to meet the needs of the population of adults with Type 2 Diabetes in multiple settings.

In addition, the post holder will support registered nursing and dietetic staff in the management and execution of clinical practice. They will also carry out duties delegated and supervised by a registered nurse to provide a high standard of care and to promote a good image of the service.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a comprehensive community diabetes education service for patients aged 18 and above who are referred to the community Diabetes Specialist Nursing Service.
• Deliver education programmes to health and social care staff that support people living with diabetes either in their own homes or in residential and nursing home settings.
• As a skilled educator, the post holder will assist in delivering the framework for structured diabetes education programmes to increase diabetes knowledge and skill levels.
• The post holder will work autonomously, prioritising workload, be accountable for their own actions and demonstrate initiative and an ability to work without direct supervision.
• The post holder will be an excellent communicator, responsible for delivering high quality structured diabetes education either in a group setting or individually.

About us

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.

Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

825-8052451-OPS

Job locations

Mount McKinley, Shrewsbury Business Park

Anchorage Avenue

Shrewsbury

SY2 6FG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifactions

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in health-related subject or equivalent
• Diploma in healthcare related subject
• The post holder must be willing to undertake the relevant training for the post
• GCSE Grade A-C in English (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Recent demonstrable experience of working in a role that requires patient education and support in healthcare
• Experience of working with patients in a therapeutic environment in a community setting

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to use a computer to send emails and the skills to use the service databases and reporting systems
• Knowledge and experience of caring for people within a variety of settings
• Effective interpersonal skills

Other

Essential

• Must be able to meet travel requirements of post - will be required to transport teaching equipment to venues as required in line with trust policies

Person Specification Training and Qualifactions Essential NVQ level 3 in health-related subject or equivalent Diploma in healthcare related subject The post holder must be willing to undertake the relevant training for the post GCSE Grade A-C in English (or equivalent) Experience Essential Recent demonstrable experience of working in a role that requires patient education and support in healthcare Experience of working with patients in a therapeutic environment in a community setting Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team Ability to use a computer to send emails and the skills to use the service databases and reporting systems Knowledge and experience of caring for people within a variety of settings Effective interpersonal skills Other Essential Must be able to meet travel requirements of post - will be required to transport teaching equipment to venues as required in line with trust policies

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).

Additional information 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Address

Mount McKinley, Shrewsbury Business Park

Anchorage Avenue

Shrewsbury

SY2 6FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Address

Mount McKinley, Shrewsbury Business Park

Anchorage Avenue

Shrewsbury

SY2 6FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Were seeking an Independent End Point Assessor (IEPA) for the Oral Health Practitioner standardsto join our End Point Assessment team.

Main duties of the job

In this role, youll play a key part in shaping the future workforce by assessing apprentices at the final stage of their journey. Youll use your professional expertise to evaluate performance, ensure high standards, and help learners achieve their full potential.

This role could be suitable if youre a Dental Therapist, Dental Hygienist or experienced Oral Health Educator looking to utilise your clinical experience in a flexible role while contributing to the development of the next generation of oral health professionals.

Whilst this is a flexible worker role, during the period of allocated work we require availability between the hours of 9am 5pm, Monday Friday to be able to carry out reviews. Please make sure you can commit to this before applying.

About us

Shape real change with an NCFE career

Imagine a career where your contributions affect not only what people learn, but the way that learning is developed and delivered.

With over 170 years of education experience our core purpose remains at the heart of the organisation to promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society, making sure no learner is left behind.

Want to know more? Take a look at our website https://www.ncfe.org.uk/