Job summary
CLINICAL LEAD DENTIST
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit a caring and energetic Clinical Lead Dentist to lead our community dental team in Allerdale and Copeland.
You will be leading a friendly, highly skilled workforce, who have the privilege of providing specialist dental care to patients referred to the service, including special care dentistry, conscious sedation, and general dental care under anaesthesia. Other essential services provided include oral health improvement and clinical prevention programmes, involvement in national dental epidemiological surveys and screening programmes and the provision of access to emergency dental care. The service is also an accredited trainer for inhalation sedation practice.
We are looking for a dentist currently working at Senior Dental Officer or Clinical Lead level who has a desire to lead and develop our team delivering clinical excellence in community dental care. You will be working as part of a group of senior clinicians across Cumbria to deliver strong service performance and positive outcomes for service users.
The successful applicant will be based primarily at Cleator Moor Dental Centre, a modern six surgery building with digital radiography, a bariatric surgery and wheelchair tipper.
For an informal discussion or visit please contact Ms Natalie Carman, Clinical Director on 01946 853342.
Main duties of the job
The main role of the post holder will be to support the Dental Service Clinical Director in the effective management and leadership of the Special Care and Community Dental Service, within the Allerdale and Copeland locality.
The Clinical Lead will be a highly visible, proactive and accessible clinical leader in their locality, acting as a role model and clinical resource and ensuring the sustained delivery of high standards of clinical care and service delivery, to clinicians, patients and the public.
The Clinical Lead will also be expected to undertake clinical duties for up to six sessions per week. An agreed job plan will establish the range and scope of the clinical activity.
The role holder may be required to participate in Out of Hours/On call Arrangements in line with Trust Policy and any local arrangements.
About us
Our values guide the way we work every day and we're looking for people like you to help us create healthier, happier communities for the people of Cumbria.
As a newly merged organisation, this is an exciting time to join North Cumbria Integrated Care. With a unified system in place, we're making cutting edge improvements to build a services fit for the future.
We're also developing ground breaking new roles, training programmes and career progression opportunities designed to break down traditional NHS boundaries.
As a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare, we can provide you lots of unique opportunities for your personal and professional development.
You’ll also be surrounded by an exceptional team of supportive colleagues. Caring for patients is our top priority and our staff always go the extra mile. This is recognised through our weekly Glimpse of Brilliance nominations and annual We Celebrate awards.
We work collaboratively with our partners to provide joined‑up care for patients by working as an Integrated Care System. This has put North Cumbria at the forefront of national policy and innovation.
Details
23 October 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£81,716 to £95,579 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time
Reference number
262-A-24-6351228-D
Job locations
Cleator Moor Dental Clinic
Birks Rd
Cleator Moor, Cumbria
CA25 5HP
Job description
The main role of the post holder will be to support the Dental Service Clinical Director in the effective management and leadership of the Special Care and Community Dental Service, within the Allerdale and Copeland locality.
The post holder will also be expected to actively support the Clinical Director in developing the strategic direction of the service.
The Clinical Lead will be a highly visible, proactive and accessible clinical leader in their locality, acting as a role model and clinical resource and ensuring the sustained delivery of high standards of clinical care and service delivery, to clinicians, patients and the public.
The Clinical Lead will also be expected to undertake clinical duties for up to six sessions per week. An agreed job plan will establish the range and scope of the clinical activity.
Please see attached documents for detail.
Job responsibilities
The main role of the post holder will be to support the Dental Service Clinical Director in the effective management and leadership of the Special Care and Community Dental Service, within the Allerdale and Copeland locality. The post holder will be expected to actively support the Clinical Director in developing the strategic direction of the service.
The Clinical Lead will also be expected to undertake clinical duties for up to six sessions per week. An agreed job plan will establish the range and scope of the clinical activity.
Additional details are available upon request.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* BDS or equivalent
* NHSE performer list number with no conditions/restrictions
* Current GDC registration
Desirable
* Dental post‑graduate qualification particularly sedation/special care dentistry/paediatric dentistry
* Management qualification or appropriate training
* Post graduate educational qualification
Experience Essential
* Minimum 8 years clinical experience
* Experience of Clinical Audit and evaluation and learning cycle
Desirable
* Educational supervisor/clinical supervisor role
* Policy and planning experience
* Management of staff including recruitment, appraisal & staff development
Skills Essential
* Ability to plan, set objectives, priorities and review performance
* Sound interpersonal skills - tact and diplomacy
* Ability to work on own initiative but also a good team worker
* Aptitude to learn and develop new skills
* Good organisation and time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
* Effective written or report writing skills.
Desirable
* Coaching and mentoring skills
* Good presentation skills
* Budget management
Knowledge Essential
* Specific knowledge of the NHS Dental Services and rules and regulations
* Knowledge and understanding of NHS England Commissioning Strategies on Special Care and Paediatric Dentistry
* Relevant decontamination regulations
Desirable
* Local, regional and national oral health strategies
* Knowledge of NHS Salaried Dental Services
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 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Cleator Moor Dental Clinic
Birks Rd
Cleator Moor, Cumbria
CA25 5HP
Employer's website
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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