Clinical Dental Director, Buckinghamshire Priority Dental Service

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Dental Clinical Director specializing in Special Care or Paediatric Dentistry. The role involves managing clinical staff and overseeing oral health services in Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire while advocating for health equity. Candidates must have relevant specialist qualifications and demonstrated leadership in clinical settings. Flexible working arrangements and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice schemes

Relocation allowances

Flexible working

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in managing oral and dental healthcare services.
• Registered with the specialist register for Special Care Dentistry or Paediatric Dentistry.
• Ability to contribute to strategic planning and advice to Boards.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical sessions for special care and paediatric patients.
• Contribute to organizational strategic planning.
• Oversee clinical staff and maintain service quality.

Skills

Leadership in clinical settings

Special Care Dentistry

Paediatric Dentistry

Strategic planning

Education

Registered dentist with specialist qualifications

Job description

CNWL Buckinghamshire Priority Dental Service (CDS) is seeking a Specialist in Special Care or Paediatric Dentistry to become the Dental Clinical Director.

The Dental Clinical Director will be an experienced dentist registered with the specialist register for Special Care Dentistry or Paediatric Dentistry. They will combine clinical duties with strategic, operational, advisory, and clinical responsibilities, providing leadership to manage oral and dental healthcare services for the Trust and advocating for the reduction of health inequalities.

The post holder will serve as the Clinical Lead for Buckinghamshire Priority Dental Service (BPDS), ensuring comprehensive oral health care for priority groups, including individuals with disabilities, severe anxiety, or phobias. Services include sedation, general anaesthesia, domiciliary care, and oral health promotion.

Responsibilities include contributing to strategic planning, providing professional advice to Boards, managing clinical staff, developing clinical pathways, overseeing contracts, and maintaining clinical service quality. The role involves clinical sessions for special care and paediatric patients and leadership across Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire.

Additional duties involve liaising with healthcare colleagues, social and voluntary groups, and ensuring organizational targets are met. The Trust emphasizes diversity, equality, and high-quality healthcare delivery across its extensive catchment area.

We offer a range of benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes, relocation allowances, flexible working, and staff discounts. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and safe recruitment practices.

Interested applicants should apply promptly, as high response levels may lead to early vacancy expiry. The employment contracts are subject to a 13-week probationary period, and successful candidates' details will be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Records system.