Job summary
Applications are invited for this integral leadership role within the RNENT&EDH. Reporting to the Divisional Clinical director and working as part of the divisions highly collaborative triumvirate leadership team alongside the General Manager and Deputy Matron, the successful candidate will bring their skills and experience to drive innovation, deliver outstanding patient care, and lead a dynamic, multidisciplinary team at RNENT & EDH. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the quality, safety, and efficiency of dental services while contributing to cutting-edge research and education initiatives.
As a key leader within our organization, you will have the chance to influence service development, foster collaboration across teams, and play a vital role in achieving our strategic objectives. At UCLH, we are committed to creating a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and professional growth, ensuring our staff and patients thrive. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for driving change and delivering results, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of dentistry and making a real difference in healthcare.
UCLH undertakes values-based, inclusive recruitment. All clinicians with the appropriate leadership experience as outlined in the person specification are encouraged to apply
Main duties of the job
As the Clinical Director for Dentistry, you will lead the strategic direction and operational excellence of our dental services, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety, and efficiency. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and driving innovative service improvements that align with our organisational goals. Your role will involve shaping the future of dentistry through leadership in service development, research, and education, while also championing a culture of inclusivity, professional growth, and continuous learning.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced leader with a proven track record in driving service change, building strong relationships, and inspiring teams to achieve excellence. You will need exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills, along with a commitment to delivering measurable outcomes and enhancing the experience of both patients and staff. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the vision to lead, this role offers an exciting opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the field of dentistry.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
Weare committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
The Clinical Director for Surgery/Dentistry/Medicine will lead the strategic vision andclinical service for Surgery/Dentistry/Medicine for the next 36 years. Key roles will be: To support close teamwork with medical/ dental and non-medical members of the Divisional management team and extend this out to the wider UCLH community and across the STP Provide overall leadership for the department across all professions, ensuring excellence in quality, safety, access and efficiency To support and drive initiatives and partnership working across the Trust, Sustainability and Transformation Partnership and wider health sector To lead and support close teamwork across all aspects of the role To provide leadership across all staffing groups within Surgery/Dentistry/Medicine To work closely with other UK Secondary and Tertiary Ear, Nose and Throat and Dental centres 2 Ensure the highest quality of care and a learning culture within the team. To improve efficiency of practice including optimising length of stay and Diagnostic Outreach Group To develop an ingrained culture of safety To support the development and integration of the EHRS system Epic at UCLH into improved working practices To ensure achievement of all metrics and targets within the speciality To work with Clinical Academics to ensure that the RNTENT & ED Hospital has the highest possible research profile and output To improve the experience of junior medical/dental staff and consider other nonmedical models of fulfilling the junior doctor role To develop the culture and leadership within RNTENT & ED Hospital To role model the Trust values of safety, kindness, teamwork, improving To define and agree the objectives for Surgery/Dentistry/Medicine each year To work closely with General Managers to meet financial and CIP targets To work closely with and be responsive to the Divisional Clinical Director and all Members of the divisional management team To lead the development of the sub-specialities in Surgery/Dentistry/Medicine including service development, the development of and attendance at regular sub-specialty meetings and job planning/appraisal To sustainably develop private practices at RNENT EDH, ensuring it complements NHS activity and care
Please note, due to anticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You areadvised not to delaysubmittingyour completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
The Clinical Director for Surgery/Dentistry/Medicine will lead the strategic vision andclinical service for Surgery/Dentistry/Medicine for the next 36 years. Key roles will be: To support close teamwork with medical/ dental and non-medical members of the Divisional management team and extend this out to the wider UCLH community and across the STP Provide overall leadership for the department across all professions, ensuring excellence in quality, safety, access and efficiency To support and drive initiatives and partnership working across the Trust, Sustainability and Transformation Partnership and wider health sector To lead and support close teamwork across all aspects of the role To provide leadership across all staffing groups within Surgery/Dentistry/Medicine To work closely with other UK Secondary and Tertiary Ear, Nose and Throat and Dental centres 2 Ensure the highest quality of care and a learning culture within the team. To improve efficiency of practice including optimising length of stay and Diagnostic Outreach Group To develop an ingrained culture of safety To support the development and integration of the EHRS system Epic at UCLH into improved working practices To ensure achievement of all metrics and targets within the speciality To work with Clinical Academics to ensure that the RNTENT & ED Hospital has the highest possible research profile and output To improve the experience of junior medical/dental staff and consider other nonmedical models of fulfilling the junior doctor role To develop the culture and leadership within RNTENT & ED Hospital To role model the Trust values of safety, kindness, teamwork, improving To define and agree the objectives for Surgery/Dentistry/Medicine each year To work closely with General Managers to meet financial and CIP targets To work closely with and be responsive to the Divisional Clinical Director and all Members of the divisional management team To lead the development of the sub-specialities in Surgery/Dentistry/Medicine including service development, the development of and attendance at regular sub-specialty meetings and job planning/appraisal To sustainably develop private practices at RNENT EDH, ensuring it complements NHS activity and care
Please note, due to anticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You areadvised not to delaysubmittingyour completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Consultant/clinician with appropriate leadership experience
- Knowledge of the RNENT & EDH Division and its challenges
- Demonstrable understanding of current NHS and Trust priorities and developments
- Demonstrable understanding of issues relating to Quality and Safety
- Proven commitment to personal development in a leadership role, with participation in Trust based and external leadership and development programmes and activities
- Committed to working to the Trust values and to achieve the Trust's strategic objectives
- Commitment and drive for enhancing equality and diversity
- A motivation to continue to develop RNENT & EDH culture to achieve the best for all of our staff and patients
Desirable
- Knowledge of UCLH & RNENT and EDH Division budget and financial structures
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of leading service change initiatives.
- Demonstrable experience of leading teams/ Consultant medical/ dental staff
- Demonstrable experience of effective multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Evidence of substantial influence within wider NHS or specialty beyond Trust i.e. at regional or national level.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to articulate and implement a vision and strategy for the service.
- Able to extend vision beyond a single clinical service or Division
- Service redesign and development
- Relationship building and team development.
- High level influencing, communication and negotiating skills.
- Problem solving, strategic leadership and decision-making skills
- Facilitative and inclusive approach to leadership, including establishing partnerships with non-clinical leaders.
- Ability to resolve conflict satisfactorily.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Consultant/clinician with appropriate leadership experience
- Knowledge of the RNENT & EDH Division and its challenges
- Demonstrable understanding of current NHS and Trust priorities and developments
- Demonstrable understanding of issues relating to Quality and Safety
- Proven commitment to personal development in a leadership role, with participation in Trust based and external leadership and development programmes and activities
- Committed to working to the Trust values and to achieve the Trust's strategic objectives
- Commitment and drive for enhancing equality and diversity
- A motivation to continue to develop RNENT & EDH culture to achieve the best for all of our staff and patients
Desirable
- Knowledge of UCLH & RNENT and EDH Division budget and financial structures
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of leading service change initiatives.
- Demonstrable experience of leading teams/ Consultant medical/ dental staff
- Demonstrable experience of effective multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Evidence of substantial influence within wider NHS or specialty beyond Trust i.e. at regional or national level.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to articulate and implement a vision and strategy for the service.
- Able to extend vision beyond a single clinical service or Division
- Service redesign and development
- Relationship building and team development.
- High level influencing, communication and negotiating skills.
- Problem solving, strategic leadership and decision-making skills
- Facilitative and inclusive approach to leadership, including establishing partnerships with non-clinical leaders.
- Ability to resolve conflict satisfactorily.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH
47-49 Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6DG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
