We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Lead to join our senior leadership team.
This is a pivotal role responsible for:
* Leading the delivery of safe, high-quality and effective patient care
* Providing clinical and managerial leadership to a multidisciplinary team
* Embedding a strong culture of clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety
* Contributing to the strategic development of our growing dental service
Main duties of the job
Clinical Leadership & Care
* Deliver high-quality, evidence-based dental care across a varied caseload
* Provide senior clinical decision-making support to dentists and dental care professionals
* Lead on complex and high-risk cases where required
* Ensure compliance with NHS contractual, regulatory and professional standards
Clinical Governance
* Lead and oversee the organisations clinical governance framework
* Drive audit, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
* Manage complaints, incidents and investigations, ensuring learning is embedded
* Support regulatory compliance including CQC, GDC and NHS requirements
Leadership, Education & Workforce Development
* Provide leadership, supervision and mentorship to clinical staff
* Lead recruitment, induction, appraisal and performance management
* Support training, clinical education and workforce development initiatives
* Foster a positive learning culture that supports wellbeing and retention
Operational & Strategic Leadership
* Work in partnership with the Practice Manager to deliver operational performance
* Contribute to service development, workforce planning and organisational growth
* Build strong relationships with NHS partners, commissioners and the University
* Support service redesign aligned to population oral health needs
Experience
* Significant experience in primary dental care delivery
* Strong understanding of NHS dental governance and commissioning
* Experience in a clinical management or leadership role
* Experience of leading teams, developing staff and managing performance
* Experience of CQC work and frameworks
* Ability to influence, motivate and drive service improvement
* Experience of working within complex healthcare or NHS environments
Qualifications
* GDC-registered dental professional with an active performer number (or eligibility)
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.
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