Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and experienced dental professional to join our team as a Clinical Director. This hybrid role combines clinical practice and leadership responsibilities to ensure high-quality patient care and robust clinician support across our dental network.
In this role, you will work a minimum of two days per week as a self-employed Associate Dentist providing a mixture of NHS and private dentistry, delivering exceptional clinical care to patients. The remaining days will focus on providing leadership as an employed Clinical Director, supporting the recruitment, development, and retention of clinicians, ensuring compliance with industry standards, taking responsibility for robust internal auditing processes and ensuring A&U Dental are provider of choice for both patients and all clinical staff. Reportable to the Managing Director
Responsibilities
As an Associate Dentist (Self-Employed):
* Provide general dental care to patients, ensuring high standards of clinical excellence.
* Build strong relationships with patients, promoting trust and long-term oral health.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
* Stay current with advancements in dental techniques and technology through self-development and A&U Evolve.
As a Clinical Director (Employed):
- Compliance and Auditing:
o Monitor compliance with regulatory and clinical standards.
o Conduct audits of clinical audits e.g. Radiography Audits, Patient Record Audits
o Review DAF reports and address findings
* Recruitment and Retention:
o Identify and recruit talented clinicians to join the team.
o Foster a supportive and engaging environment to enhance clinician satisfaction and retention.
o Ensuring regular and effective 1-2-1s are conducted with Associate Dentists and remedial actions are carried out in a timely manner.
- Professional Development:
o Develop, deliver and implement training programs to support clinicians' growth including A&U Evolve.
o Mentor and coach clinicians to enhance their clinical and professional skills.
- Complaint Management:
o Ensure patient complaints are handled professionally, resolving issues promptly and effectively.
o Implement processes to prevent recurring issues.
- Quality Assurance:
o Work closely with the management team to drive clinical excellence across all practices
o Conduct regular reviews of clinical processes and recommend improvements.
* Build strong relationships with patients, promoting trust and long-term oral health.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
* Stay current with advancements in dental techniques and technology through self-development and A&U Evolve.
- Experience
* A degree in Dentistry
* Proven experience in a leadership role within a clinical setting.
* Strong understanding of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
* Excellent management skills with the ability to motivate and lead a diverse team.
* Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with patients, families, and staff.
* A commitment to continuous professional development and improvement in clinical practices.
Work Location: Midlands/Manchester based hybrid working with ability to travel to practices nationwide including North/North West, Midlands and South extending to London and Head Office based at Market Harborough.
If you are a passionate leader looking to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity as our Clinical Director.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £100,000.00-£150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person