Oral Health Educator - Adults

Job Overview 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 Gwên am Byth and Gwên Wen vulnerable adults programmes. The job will involve partnership working with care homes and other agencies involved in the care of vulnerable adults The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job

• To implement all aspects of the assigned Oral Health Improvement programme/s within designated locality area, under the direction of the Oral Health Promotion Manager.
• To have a wide understanding of all elements of the assigned Oral Health Promotion Programme/s and the roles and responsibilities of each of the key players.
• To train other professionals (for example, within education, health and social care), to impart Oral Health messages in line with the assigned Oral Health Promotion programme. Working for our organisation 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. 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. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria
• Registered with General Dental Council
• Holds Certificate in Oral Health Education/Promotion or Certificate in Special Care Dentistry Experience Desirable criteria
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults
• Experience of using audio visual equipment
• Experience of training/teaching