Job summary
Come and join the clinical leadership team within our community dental team in Somerset as a Band C Clinical Director.
This could just be the thing for you!
This is an exciting opportunity. The job is yours to build. Come and speak to us, share your vision and tell us how you think you can make a difference.
We are looking for a strong operational and strategic leader to join us, put their mark on the service, and continue to drive, develop and motivate the special teams we have in place.
The post holder will deliver on the the operational management of dental services, providing a high quality service in line with the Trusts values, suitable and robust governance frameworks and the achievement of performance targets
Main duties of the job
As a senior colleague you will be working closely with the Somerset teams, offering guidance, advice and support not only for local colleagues, but also for the wider service. Collaborating with our Dorset based Consultant in Special Care Dentistry/Clinical Director, and our Specialists, help shape the future of our dental service across both counties.
Community services here in Somerset have historically provided a wider range of services and population access. We are instrumental in developing clinical dental pathways for the South West, our Consultant also being Chair of the SCD Managed Clinical Network.
As well as key input into many stakeholder groups, we enjoy recognition and support from the Trust leadership, and close ties with external colleagues such as the South West Regional Chief Dentist.
We really value the impact that you as a Clinical Director will have on our patients and services; we therefore may be able to offer a benefits package (subject to criteria) which includes:
- Welcome to Somerset Foundation Trust payment
- Relocation Assistance
About us
As a new team member and individual colleague, you will be very well supported in every aspect of your role. We have empowered teams, experienced line management and exceptional clinical supervision with exciting opportunities for continued professional development.
Living in Somerset is a wonderful, high quality of life experience for everyone:
- Established public transport networks to cities such as Exeter, Bristol, Bath, London
- Easy access to the M5 motorway
- Coast, countryside, moors and hills aplenty
- Great sports facilities and seasonal cultural events
Community Dental Services are a Consultant Led service with many benefits:
- Clear job planning and framework for management and clinical supervision
- Variety of work - inhalation Sedation, IV, General Anaesthetic clinics all possible
- Appointment times range from 30-90 minutes
- Monday-Friday 0830-1700 with 1 hour for lunch, 75% patient facing workhours, 25% non-patient facing hours
- Invested in consistent and highly skilled dental nurse team support
- Mature business structure to support and take on claim and administration duties
- Crown indemnity and PAYE
- No lab bills
- Progression and development opportunities from trainee to consultant posts
- Supported CPD days with opportunities for individual and team working
- Established links with training providers
- Specialist placements
- NHS Pension, generous leave and terms and conditions
Job description
Job responsibilities
Based in Somerset the role requires a minimum of 4 days a week, ideally full time, but with some flexibility to be negotiated.Tell us what would work for you. Key to this role is to demonstrate leadership experience and/or potential to drive forward the service into the future.
Look through our brochure and appreciate the joys and benefits of living and working in this County. Watch our video and find out a little more about us as colleagues, and about our patients too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q62-Vf0osQ
Andthen call us. Visits most welcome. Conversation and discussion is the most important start for this role, preferably in advance of application submission.
You can view full details of our vacancies on our Dental Services website:
Current Vacancies - Dental Services (somersetft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Based in Somerset the role requires a minimum of 4 days a week, ideally full time, but with some flexibility to be negotiated.Tell us what would work for you. Key to this role is to demonstrate leadership experience and/or potential to drive forward the service into the future.
Look through our brochure and appreciate the joys and benefits of living and working in this County. Watch our video and find out a little more about us as colleagues, and about our patients too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q62-Vf0osQ
Andthen call us. Visits most welcome. Conversation and discussion is the most important start for this role, preferably in advance of application submission.
You can view full details of our vacancies on our Dental Services website:
Current Vacancies - Dental Services (somersetft.nhs.uk)
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- NHS performer number for England
- Experience of working within primary care
- Experience of treating patients with additional care needs including learning disabilities, medically compromised and people with autism
- Experience of leading and contributing to strategic direction of dental services
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- NHS performer number for England
- Experience of working within primary care
- Experience of treating patients with additional care needs including learning disabilities, medically compromised and people with autism
- Experience of leading and contributing to strategic direction of 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.
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 the 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).
Additional information
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.
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 the 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).
