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Please note this is a fixed term post for 6 months. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have had agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.
The key purpose of the role is is to educate and promote awareness of oral health issues amongst children, parents, teachers, care homes residents and their carers and staff who work in care home to deliver new initiatives in compliance with national required or as directed by the Head of Oral Health Education.
The successful applicant will have knowledge and understanding of the impact of oral disease on general health underpinned by theoretical knowledge gained through expanded formal training, continuous professional development and relevant practical experience.
Additionally, they will possess experience gained through previous working in the areas of dental health or health promotion and good communication & interpersonal skills in a range of settings.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Brenda Hendren on 01698 753673
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact recruitment.lanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.