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Dental Health Educator - Designed to Smile
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board View all jobs
Posted 15 hour(s) ago
Reference: 2380338
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.
Details
Date posted
02 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,557 to £39,631 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Annualised hours
Reference number
050-PST131-1026
Job locations
Canolfan Goffa Ffestiniog
Wynne Road
Blaenau Ffestiniog
LL41 3DW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- GDC Registered
Qualifications
Essential
- Oral Health Educator or Special Care Certificate
Desirable
- Fluoride Varnish Applicator Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Delivering training
Other
Essential
- Ability to Speak Welsh
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- GDC Registered
Qualifications
Essential
- Oral Health Educator or Special Care Certificate
Desirable
- Fluoride Varnish Applicator Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Delivering training
Other
Essential
- Ability to Speak Welsh
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Canolfan Goffa Ffestiniog
Wynne Road
Blaenau Ffestiniog
LL41 3DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Canolfan Goffa Ffestiniog
Wynne Road
Blaenau Ffestiniog
LL41 3DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)