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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with well developed communication and organisational skills to join the Oral Health Improvement Team.
The postholder will be required to work alongside the Oral Health and Health Visiting teams in the community, delivering oral health information to parents of young children and supporting families to establish positive oral health habits. Additionally, the postholder will provide administrative support to the Childsmile fluoride varnish team for fluoride varnish sessions in the school and nursery environment. You will also work as an essential part of the oral health team monitoring the Childsmile National Tooth brushing Programme within designated schools and nurseries and delivering oral health talks to children.
You will have the ability to work effectively with people as part of a multi disciplinary team. You must also be able to work independently carrying out tasks efficiently within a busy environment. The post holder will also be required to work from home as and when required.
The successful applicant will require to undertake the Childsmile training programme.
Full current driving licence and use of car for work purposes is essential.
Informal enquiries to:
Eilidh MacKinnon eilidh.mackinnon@nhs.scot 01463 255866
Mary Dawson mary.dawson@nhs.scot 01463 255866
Short-listed applicants may be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Please quote reference in the subject line of your email – 23807
Closing date for completed applications: 19/04/2023
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