Job summary
- Main area
- Dental Oral Health Team
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term Part Time)
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week
- Job ref
- 848-BHC-275-25
- Employer
- Bromley Healthcare
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Borough Wide
- Town
- Bexley
- Salary
- £35,763 - £43,466 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/10/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 27/10/2025
Employer heading

Dental Oral Health Promotor
Band 5
Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.
Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.
Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.
Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.
Job overview
Oral Health Promotor/Senior Dental Nurse - Band 5
£34,521 - £41,956 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata
Fixed Term - 12 months
Part Time up to 22.5 to 30 hours per week
Are you passionate about promoting oral health and making a difference in the community? Bromley Healthcare is looking for a dynamic Oral Health Promotion Specialist to join our team!
At Bromley Healthcare, we’re dedicated to empowering our team members to drive change and innovation in community health. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of oral health while supporting and developing new initiatives within a supportive environment.
The post holder will be responsible for delivering Oral Health Promotion (OHP) programs across Bromley Healthcare (BHC), ensuring high standards in program execution and community impact.
They will monitor these initiatives, providing regular reports and insights to guide improvements. Representing the BHC OHP Team at events, the post holder will actively promote Bromley Healthcare’s core values, meet all targets and KPIs, drive efficiency, and manage resources effectively. Flexibility is key, as the role may occasionally require work outside of regular hours.
Main duties of the job
In collaboration with the Oral Health Promotion (OHP) Lead, the post holder will support the team’s growth by ensuring members acquire and retain skills crucial for their career development. This role involves some manual lifting and travel between locations, making the use of a personal car with business insurance essential.
Responsibilities include participating in OHP projects, assessing local needs, and developing community-focused oral health plans. The post holder will work closely with other agencies, health professionals, and local authority, providing training and advice to their staff on oral healthcare best practices.
They will oversee and, when needed, directly deliver oral health promotion initiatives across BHC’s population groups. Additional duties involve conducting clinical audits, supporting professional development initiatives, and contributing to clinical governance.
The role may also require carrying out routine dental nurse duties, including chairside support, infection control, equipment maintenance, and processing patient registration and charges.
The post holder will also be required to work on projects within Bromley Healthcare dental team and address any other tasks requested by the Clinical Director or OHP Lead.
Working for our organisation
Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people and adults.
Salary is dependant on NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
Excellent benefits package available including various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, discounted electronics, access to EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, opportunity to apply for low interest personal loans and an excellent lease car scheme and we are constantly looking to expand our staff benefits.
We are passionate about caring for our service users, and their family and friends, as well as the wellbeing of our colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Job description & person specification is attached please see attached document for your information.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Qualification in Dental Nursing Recognised by the General Dental Council
- Oral Health Promotion Certification
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Additional post-certificate qualification in Dental Nursing Conscious Sedation, Dental radiography, OHP
Skills
Essential criteria
- Up to date knowledge of oral health promotion
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to formulate, prioritise and adjust plans as required
- Previous experience in CDS/Hospital Setting
- Valid UK Driver’s License & Access to a care for work purposes.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable experience of working on OHP projects
- Experience in BASCD
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working as an oral health promotor
- Work with range of patients including adults and children.
- Experience of General Dental Practice, broad based Community Dental Practice or Emergency Dental Service
Desirable criteria
- Work in areas of social exclusion
- Work with clients requiring good patient management skills – particularly anxious children and adults or those with special needs
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lucy Hill
- Job title
- OHP Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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