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JOB DESCRIPTION
1. JOB IDENTIFICATION
Job Title: Dental Health Support Worker (Core, Nursery & School)
Responsible to: Co-ordinator - Oral Health Improvement
Department(s): Oral Health Improvement
Directorate: Oral Health Service
Operating Division: West Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership (hosted Service)
Job Reference: 150117
No of Job Holders: 16
2. JOB PURPOSE
To deliver the Toothbrushing component of Childsmile and assist with Fluoride Varnishing within
designated Nurseries and Primary Schools in order to improve the dental health of children and reduce
health inequalities within this population group.
3. DIMENSIONS
The post holder is responsible to the Co-ordinator, Oral Health Improvement, and accountable to the Head
of Oral Health Improvement.
The post holder has no budgetary responsibilities.
The post holder has no managerial responsibilities but provides peer support to new or less experienced
Dental Health Support Workers
The post holder is employed within NHS Lothian and there may be a requirement to work flexibly across
Lothian to meet service demands
4. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION
Head of Oral Health Improvement
Co-ordinator - OHI
(Caring for Smiles)
Coordinator OHI
(Core N&S)
Oral Health
Improvement
Practitioners
General Manager Oral Health Service
Assistant Oral Health Improvement Manager
SEAT Dental Public Health Network Childsmile Programme Manager
East Scotland Region
Dental Health Support
Workers
(Caring for Smiles)
Admin
Assistants
Project
Support
Officer
Dental Health
Support
Workers
(Practice)
Registered
Dental Nurse
(Childsmile)
Childsmile
Validating
Dentist
Coordinator
OHI
(Practice)
Dental Health
Support Workers
(Core)
Dental Nurse
Team Leader
(Childsmile)
6. KEY RESULT AREAS
1. Liaise with school staff over mutually convenient timetables for visits to minimise disruption to the
school day.
2. Ensure consent requirements are met through collation of appropriate paperwork for
toothbrushing programmes as per National Childsmile manual.
3. Assist in the operation of the fluoride varnishing programme for example escorting children to and
from class for varnish applications, maintaining paperwork
4. Set up and maintain daily supervised practical toothbrushing activity for individuals and small
groups of nursery and school children as per national and local protocols
5. Ensure that the toothbrushing programme adheres to the stated NHS Lothian guidelines eg
infection control within educational establishments.
6. Visit establishments on a regular basis to replace supplies, offer support and practical advice.
Ensure that all relevant protocols are being always adhered to.
7. Work with school teaching staff to deliver basic oral health messages to children.
8. Maintain accurate registers throughout the school year and to maintain an up-to-date file of
consent forms and other associated paperwork.
9. Ensure sufficient stock to facilitate the efficient running of the programme.
10. Provide a professional link between education staff, parents and Oral Health Service staff.
11. The post holders is expected to adhere to local Health and Safety regulations and implement
National Childsmile Guidelines, proposing local changes within the department where appropriate.
12. Train all educational staff who participate in the toothbrushing programmes to the National NHS
Toothbrushing Standards annually, documenting successful completion appropriately.
13. Collect and collate toothbrushing data as required by the National Childsmile Executive Board
14. Actively participate in surveys and audits within the department as required, and also in any
national Childsmile research as required.
15. Adhere to all child protection guidance to support the GIRFEC provisions in the Children & Young
Peoples (Scotland) Act 2015 within the Oral Health Improvement department.
16. To support NHS Lothian’s values of quality, teamwork, care and compassion, dignity and respect
and openness, honesty, and responsibility through the application of appropriate behaviours and
attitudes.
7a. EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY
The following are examples of equipment which will be used when undertaking the role.
• Desk top computer, laptop and printer
• Photocopier, scanner, shredder
• Telephone landline, mobile
• Lockable storage bag holding classified document & equipment
• Satellite Navigation system
• Childsmile national resources
Note: New equipment may be introduced as the organisation and technology develops, however training
will be provided.
7b. SYSTEMS
The following are examples of systems which will be used when undertaking the role:
• IT systems including Microsoft Office and Outlook
• HIC system for recording Childsmile activity (computer-based patient record management)
• TURAS, learnpro
• DATIX reporting
• R4 dental system for recording patient information
• E expenses
Note: New systems may be introduced as the organisation and technology develops, however training
will be provided.
8. ASSIGNMENT AND REVIEW OF WORK
Work will be assigned by the Co-ordinator as driven through the NHS Lothian Dental Action Plan Steering
Group, however, the postholder will have flexibility to plan workload with educational establishments in
their area.
On a day-to-day basis the Dental Health Support Worker will receive remote supervision from the Co-
ordinator.
Individual objectives, performance and associated Personal Development Planning (PDP) will be agreed
between the post holder and the Co-ordinator (Oral Health Improvement).
The post holder will work within the parameters set by the National Childsmile Board and NHS Lothian
Standard Operating Procedures.
Mental
Daily time management and prioritisation working within a n education setting undertaking independent
decision-making risk assessments e. most suitable place to carry out oral health checks
Concentration required when communicating, persuading and influencing staff, parents and children,
especially where English is not the main language spoken, to achieve positive oral health outcomes
Dealing with frequent interruptions that require the post holder to respond to requests for specific
information and focus on a different task or activity
Ensuring the consistency, authenticity, and clarity of all recorded information
Emotional
Frequent exposure to distressing situations within school setting e. visiting special needs’ schools
weekly, with potentially challenging behaviour
Dealing with the specific challenges of working closely with chaotic families to advise on oral health care.
Environmental
Frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions for example, foul smells, head lice, body fluids and
contaminated materials
Frequent travel to locations within NHS Lothian area.
13. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
Qualifications
Educated to SQA National 4 level or equivalent
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
IT Skills.
Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to show initiative and work without direct supervision on a daily basis.
Organisational and time management skills.
Childsmile qualification or expectation to complete National Childsmile qualification within 12 - week period
of time.
14. JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT
A separate job description will need to be signed off by each jobholder to whom
the job description applies.
Job Holder’s Signature:
Head of Department Signature:
Date:
Date:
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JOB DESCRIPTION
1. JOB IDENTIFICATION
Job Title: Dental Health Support Worker (Core, Nursery & School)
Responsible to: Co-ordinator - Oral Health Improvement
Department(s): Oral Health Improvement
Directorate: Oral Health Service
Operating Division: West Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership (hosted Service)
Job Reference: 150117
No of Job Holders: 16
2. JOB PURPOSE
To deliver the Toothbrushing component of Childsmile and assist with Fluoride Varnishing within
designated Nurseries and Primary Schools in order to improve the dental health of children and reduce
health inequalities within this population group.
3. DIMENSIONS
The post holder is responsible to the Co-ordinator, Oral Health Improvement, and accountable to the Head
of Oral Health Improvement.
The post holder has no budgetary responsibilities.
The post holder has no managerial responsibilities but provides peer support to new or less experienced
Dental Health Support Workers
The post holder is employed within NHS Lothian and there may be a requirement to work flexibly across
Lothian to meet service demands
4. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION
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