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Clinical Lead – Community Dental Service
The closing date is 21 January 2026
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 post holder will 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.
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.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one‑off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one‑off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
* 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
* NHS Discounts
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BDS or equivalent
* NHSE performer list number with no conditions/restrictions
* Current GDC registration
Experience
* Minimum 8 years clinical experience
* Experience of Clinical Audit and evaluation and learning cycle
* Educational supervisor/clinical supervisor role
* Policy and planning experience
* Management of staff including recruitment, appraisal & staff development
Skills
* 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.
* Coaching and mentoring skills
* Budget management
Knowledge
* 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
* 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.
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
£81,716 to £95,579 a year per annum pro rata
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