Pollok Health Centre
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The shift pattern for this post is Monday - Friday 0830 1630 - Full time post however part time candidates will be considered
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Dental Manager within the Public Dental Service, Oral Health Directorate.
This is an exciting leadership opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care while supporting and guiding a dedicated dental team in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Operational Leadership
2. Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement
3. Staff Management & Development
4. Service Coordination
5. Patient Care Oversight
6. Strategic Planning & Transformation
Requirements for this position are -
Essential:
Qualifications and Training
National Certificate in Dental Nursing, Hygiene Therapy Diploma or equivalent
Current registration with the General Dental Council (GDC)
Management Experience Must be able to demonstrate relevant experience at first line management level within the NHS, with evidence of effective contribution to service delivery, team working, and professional development.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities -
7. Must be able to demonstrate:
8. Effective leadership successful communication, negotiating, persuasion, influencing, challenging behaviours
9. Effective management resolving interpersonal conflict, problem solving, prioritisation, planning and organisational skills
10. Proficient in current IT systems and digital tools relevant to healthcare settings Personal Qualities Abilities:
11. To work on complex, broad, dynamic and varied agenda
12. To work on own initiative
13. To work with clinicians and managers at all levels
14. To manage change within a service and work in an environment of change
15. To prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
Desirable -
16. Completion of a recognised leadership or management development programme (ILM, NHS Leadership Academy).
17. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes, or ability to travel independently across NHSGGC sites as required.
Informal contact: Catherine Shields - Operational Service Manager on 2@or 07990673291
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
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