Location
Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Type
Full Time
Salary (£)
27,485 to 30,162
About Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust stands at the forefront of delivering community-first care, and right now, they’re scaling up. With the government backing supervised toothbrushing and oral health education across schools, they’re stepping in to meet that need head-on. This isn’t your average training role. You’ll be joining a service already making ripples in hospitals and communities, helping people smile brighter—literally. If you’re driven by career growth, public health advocacy, and the chance to do something that matters, this role hits the mark.
Job details
Benefits
- Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for eligible applicants
- Be part of a mission-led supportive team culture
- Involvement in evidence-based training that spans schools and NHS sites
- Travel across varied and vibrant community and acute settings
- Flexible work rooted in health education and community engagement
Requirements
- Professional registration with GDC, NMC, or HCPC
- Confident delivering guidance to staff, patients, and families
- A full UK driving licence and access to a car for site visits
- Positive communication and training skills with all age groups
- A natural ability to motivate, guide, and support learning
- Bonus if you have a qualification in health promotion or teaching
Salary Details
This is a Band 4 NHS post, paying between £27,485 and £30,162 per year, aligned with the Agenda for Change pay structure.
About the Role
This one’s all about getting out there.
You’ll be delivering practical mouth care training to clinical and non-clinical staff across hospitals, health centres, schools, and community spaces. From demonstrating brushing techniques to educating carers on dry mouth support, your work will impact both professionals and the public.
You’ll work closely with the Mouth Care Lead Dental Nurse, becoming the go-to for all things oral hygiene in the community. Every session you run is a chance to inform, inspire, and improve someone’s care journey. Sound like something you’d be proud of?
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver mouth care training to NHS staff in community and hospital settings
- Support patients, carers, and families with personalised oral health advice
- Travel across Northumbria sites to expand access to training
- Promote NHS-approved dental care products and practices
- Encourage quality improvement and team collaboration through role modelling
- Help shape a future where oral health is no longer overlooked
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust welcomes applications from all backgrounds. They value diverse experiences and believe that a variety of perspectives makes their work stronger and their community healthier.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
- Contact: Available upon request
Reference Number
Not Provided
How To Apply
Ready to spread smiles and drive better care? Apply now and be part of something that lifts people up daily.
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