Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced Oral Health professional to join a newly expanding Oral Health Improvement Team in Herefordshire and Worcestershire as a
Band 6 Oral Health Improvement Lead.
This is a pivotal role responsible for the development, coordination, and delivery of oral health programmes designed to improve outcomes across diverse communities. The successful candidate will provide leadership and management to a dedicated team and work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to promote oral health and reduce inequalities.
Due to the rural nature of the areas covered and the outreach required, the post holder must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Please note the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status.
This is a part time role for 30 hours per week.
Interviews will be held on 25 September 2025
Main duties of the job
Lead and manage the Oral Health Improvement Team across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Develop strategic oral health promotion plans with the Clinical Director and Public Health Consultant.
Ensure delivery of KPIs and commissioning outcomes.
Provide data reporting, audit, and evaluation for service planning and improvement.
Plan and deliver campaigns, education sessions, and resources aligned with local/national priorities.
Liaise with schools, care homes, early years settings, and health professionals to support collaborative initiatives. Oversee programme budgets and resources.
Ensure compliance with Trust policies, GDC standards, and NICE guidance.
Deliver oral health training to professionals, volunteers, and the public.
Provide supervision, appraisal, and support for staff development.
Act as the lead contact for commissioners and stakeholders.
Represent the Trust in local/regional dental public health networks.
About Us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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Details
Date posted
01 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9798-1578
Job locations
Benet Building
Ruckhall Lane, Belmont
Hereford
HR2 9RP
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Manage and supervise Oral Health Improvement Officers and Administrators.
Work closely with the Clinical Director and Consultant in Dental Public Health to meet strategic objectives and performance indicators.
Act as the main point of contact with commissioners and key partners across health, education and voluntary sectors.
Develop, monitor and evaluate health promotion resources, campaigns and training programmes.
Contribute to service redesign, quality improvement, and risk management processes.
Support with data collection and reporting to inform future planning and commissioning.
Represent the service in local and regional networks and contribute to national dental health surveys.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Manage and supervise Oral Health Improvement Officers and Administrators.
Work closely with the Clinical Director and Consultant in Dental Public Health to meet strategic objectives and performance indicators.
Act as the main point of contact with commissioners and key partners across health, education and voluntary sectors.
Develop, monitor and evaluate health promotion resources, campaigns and training programmes.
Contribute to service redesign, quality improvement, and risk management processes.
Support with data collection and reporting to inform future planning and commissioning.
Represent the service in local and regional networks and contribute to national dental health surveys.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Essential
Skills & Abilities
- Good written and verbal communication
- Ability to work under pressure and use initiative to meet deadlines
- Information technology (Microsoft Office)
Desirable
- Project management skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous Experience of Oral health/health education/health
- improvement/ public health
Desirable
- Professional Dental Qualification
- Oral health/health education/health improvement/ public health qualification
Experience
Essential
- Management experience
- Health Improvement experience
- Awareness of Health and Safety regulations
- Managing staff and dealing with conflict
- Using and interrogating data/information systems
Desirable
- Clinical dental experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge of oral health improvement.
- Communicate with colleagues and user users clearly and effectively
- Organise self and others to ensure the programme of work is delivered within the required timeframe
- Deliver presentations to diverse groups of varying sizes.
- Knowledge of dentistry and key issues within the field of oral health improvement
- Support staff through supervision and mentoring
Desirable
- Knowledge of Community Dental Services
- Understanding of behaviour change theories
- Knowledge of principles of Clinical Governance
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
- You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role.
Person Specification
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
- You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this 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.
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Benet Building
Ruckhall Lane, Belmont
Hereford
HR2 9RP
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Benet Building
Ruckhall Lane, Belmont
Hereford
HR2 9RP
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
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