Job summary The Community Dental Service's award-winning Oral Health Improvement Team are looking for a passionate oral health resource assistant to join the team. The resource assistant will provide efficient administration support, assisting the delivery of oral health Improvement programmes across the Bradford and Airedale District. The role includes providing clerical support with data inputting within community settings, working on multiple programme databases and the delivery of resources to all community, nursery and school settings involved in the oral health programmes. Extensive regular travel across the district is a requirement of the role in order to successfully undertake the range of duties specified within the job description. Therefore, it is essential that applicants have the ability to travel regularly across the district to meet the needs and demands of the service. There are 2 positions available: Post 1 - 21.5 hours per week Post 2 - 20 hours per week Closing date: 17th November 2024 Shortlisting: w/c 18th November 2024 Interviews: 4th December 2024 Main duties of the job To provide efficient and comprehensive administration support, including clerical assistance to the delivery of the evidence based oral health Improvement programmes across the Bradford and Airedale District.The post holder will be required to provide support with the delivery of resources to all community, nursery and school settings involved in the oral health programmes. About us Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: - We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including : Increase mileage rates for > 3500 A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities Plus many more. We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities. The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 453-24-6777539 Job locations Bradford Bradford BD8 8RA Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role. Right to Work in the UK Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role. Right to Work in the UK Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly. Person Specification Essential Essential RSA 2 typing Word Processing or equivalent European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent Educated to GCSE standard English & Mathematics Desirable RSA 3 Typing/Word processing or equivalent Business Administration Qualification Essential Essential Experience of organising challenging demands and workloads Experience of busy office environment and can demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills. Ability to use the telephone in a precise, clear manner. Desirable knowledge and understanding of medical and dental terminology Essential Essential Excellent computer skills with ability to use Microsoft office programmes, database & clinical systems Desirable Ability to take minutes Person Specification Essential Essential RSA 2 typing Word Processing or equivalent European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent Educated to GCSE standard English & Mathematics Desirable RSA 3 Typing/Word processing or equivalent Business Administration Qualification Essential Essential Experience of organising challenging demands and workloads Experience of busy office environment and can demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills. Ability to use the telephone in a precise, clear manner. Desirable knowledge and understanding of medical and dental terminology Essential Essential Excellent computer skills with ability to use Microsoft office programmes, database & clinical systems Desirable Ability to take minutes Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Bradford Bradford BD8 8RA Employer's website https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)