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Oral Health Improvement Practitioner Assistant

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
This job is closed to applications
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Location
Salary
£27,485 - £30,162 per annum / pro rata
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Grade
Band 4
Deadline
24 Jul 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
10 Jul 2025

Job overview

Please note that this job does not meet the skill level requirements for work visa sponsorship and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK.

We are expanding our Oral Health Improvement Service following recent government funding to support the rollout of supervised toothbrushing programmes in nurseries and schools across areas of highest need. We are seeking enthusiastic and committed Oral Health Improvement Practitioner – Assistants to join our growing team.

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

Our Oral Health Improvement Service operates across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, Staffordshire, and Stoke-on-Trent, delivering a range of evidence-based programmes commissioned by NHS England. These include supervised toothbrushing in early years settings and oral health initiatives in care homes. We work closely with partners in health, education, social care, and the voluntary sector to reduce oral health inequalities and promote lifelong oral health.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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