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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
Post: Oral Health Improvement – Health Care Support Worker (HCSW)
The post holder will participate in the administration and delivery of Childsmile and oral health improvement programmes e.g. tooth brushing within school settings. The post holder will work under the direction and supervision of a team leader to provide individual interventions, which have been identified through a structured care plan. To develop and maintain good oral health, these interventions are designed to support families and individuals with identified risks.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent, Full time
Location: Various sites across NHSGGC
Hours: 4 posts x 20hours (10.00am – 2.00pm) (Monday-Friday)
Please note that salary is Pro-Rata for part-time roles.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the delivery of Childsmile programmes e.g. toothbrushing, and fluoride varnish in schools
- To support Oral Health Improvement Teams (OHIT) to deliver oral health messages in a variety of settings, through community engagement. Activities routinely include signposting parents to groups, demonstrating tooth brushing techniques to parent/ carers and visiting schools and nurseries
- The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary/ agency team
- Good organisational skills and an ability to carry out assigned client care and tasks effectively within a busy environment
- Effective written and verbal communication
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- SVQ 3 in Health Care, or working towards, or equivalent experience working with a caring environment/role
- The post holder will be expected to undertake continuous professional development, including regular Childsmile training updates
- The post holder will be expected to undertake NHSGGC mandatory and statutory training
- The post holder must have a full clean driving license and ability to drive throughout NHSGGC
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Karen Lindsay, Oral Health Improvement Manager, 07917521421, Karen.Lindsay11@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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