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OUR VALUES IN ACTION Care and Compassion - Quality and Teamwork - Dignity and Respect - Openness, honesty and responsibility
Public Dental Service NHS Borders require an Oral Health Coordinator to be part of our Oral Health Improvement team. The applicant must be able to support effective team working and deliver excellent patient care demonstrating our core values.
The post holder is responsible for raising the profile of oral health and managing oral health training programmes within priority groups including special care, vulnerable adults & older people in accordance with local and national targets and guidelines.
The post holder will assist in the management and development of the following programmes; Smile 4 Life, Open Wide, Caring for Smiles & Mouth Matters
You will have excellent communication, organisation and people skills. You will be able to work autonomously but also contribute to the oral health team when required. Approaching your work in a methodical and sensitive manner is essential to the post as dealing with vulnerable groups can be a challenge.
Oral Health Qualification NEBDN or equivalent required
Informal enquiries regarding the post can be made to Claire Bryce: Dental Services Manager. claire.bryce3@borders.scot.nhs.uk Tel: 07812772006
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
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.