# Oral Health Promotion Advisor

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Stockton on Tees
- **Profession:** Manager and corporate
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part time - 52.5 hours per week (30hrs x 1 post Monday-Thursday & 22.5hrs post Monday, Wednesday & Thursday  8.30-4.30pm)
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-31T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-30T14:01:42.622Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Durham/Stockton_on_Tees/North_Tees_Hartlepool_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Oral_Health_Promotion_Adviser/Oral_Health_Promotion_Adviser-v8112516
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8112516?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.nth.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Join Our Oral Health Promotion Team

University Hospital Tees, Tees Community Dental Service

Are you an enthusiastic and qualified dental professional with a passion for improving oral health and reducing inequalities across our communities?

The Oral Health Promotion Department at University Hospital Tees is looking to recruit motivated individuals to join our dedicated team, helping to improve oral health outcomes across Teesside.

Vacancies Available

- hours per week & 30 hours per week

We are seeking flexible, team-oriented professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality oral health promotion initiatives and engaging with a wide range of community groups and partners.

### Main duties of the job

The post holder will plan, deliver and evaluate quality oral health education/intervention programmes to contribute to the strategic direction of oral health promotion across Teesside as requested by Oral Health Promotion Coordinator in line with the current work plan.

The post holder will work across the district of Teesside covering North Tees, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool and Redcar and Cleveland localities working with multi agencies to design, develop, support and evaluate the delivery of oral health education/intervention programmes and teach others including children, adults, teachers, health and social care professionals etc on a regular basis.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

About the Role

As part of our Oral Health Promotion Team, you will:

Support the delivery of oral health improvement programmes across Teesside.

Work with communities, schools, care settings, and partner organisations.

Promote positive oral health messages and preventative approaches.

Help reduce oral health inequalities and improve health outcomes.

About You -

You will be:

A qualified dental professional.

Passionate about improving oral health and patient wellbeing.

An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.

Flexible and able to work across different community settings.

Enthusiastic about making a positive difference to people's lives.

If you are looking for an opportunity to use your skills to improve the oral health of local communities, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a team dedicated to making a lasting impact on oral health across Teesside.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- 2 years dental experience
- Experience of / ability to deliver presentations or training sessions
- The post holder will be able to work both independently using own initiative and as part of an effective team member

**Desirable**

- Competence in delivering presentations
- The post holder will participate in and have an understanding of audit

### Knowledge & Skills

**Essential**

- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of infection control procedures
- Computer literacy i.e. a good working knowledge of various Microsoft packages is desirable
- Able to exercise own initiative in developing oral health promotion projects
- Experience of working within a team
- Ability to maintain stock levels

### Personal Attributes

**Essential**

- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisation skills
- Prioritise workload in order to complete tasks assigned
- Be able to drive independently cross site throughout the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes

### Qualifications & Training

**Essential**

- Qualified Dental Nurse with the National Certificate in Dental Nursing or NVQ Oral Healthcare Dental Nursing Level 3 or Diploma in Dental Hygiene, or Diploma in Dental Therapy or appropriate degree level is essential
- Certificate in Oral Health Education level 4 (accredited through NEBDN)
- A Level 4 Teaching qualification eg: City and Guilds teaching certificate 7307 or L4 Certificate in Education and Training
- The post holder will update knowledge in oral health promotion through continued professional development

**Desirable**

- Level 5 Certificate in Education
- Knowledge of wider NHS initiatives

## Documents

- [privacy notice (pdf, 717.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1774)
- [making every contact count (pdf, 756.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2986)
- [oral health promotion adviser jd (pdf, 968.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10500079)
- [nthft guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 272.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2987)

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