Dental Manager - Oral Health B6

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Scotland is looking for a motivated Dental Manager to oversee patient care and support the dental team. This full-time role requires effective leadership skills, management experience within the NHS, and relevant dental qualifications. Applicants should have strong communication and organizational abilities, and may also have the opportunity to work part-time. This position offers a chance to contribute to high-quality patient care within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the General Dental Council (GDC).
• Demonstrated first line management experience within the NHS.
• Completion of a leadership or management development programme is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operational leadership and clinical governance in dental services.
• Management and development of staff within the team.
• Oversight of patient care and service coordination.

Skills

Effective leadership

Effective management

Proficient in current IT systems

Personal qualities

Education

National Certificate in Dental Nursing

Hygiene Therapy Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

• Operational Leadership
• Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement
• Staff Management & Development
• Service Coordination
• Patient Care Oversight
• Strategic Planning & Transformation

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

• Effective leadership: successful communication, negotiating, persuasion, influencing, challenging behaviours
• Effective management: resolving interpersonal conflict, problem solving, prioritisation, planning and organisational skills
• Proficient in current IT systems and digital tools relevant to healthcare settings
• Personal qualities: To work on complex, broad, dynamic and varied agenda, to work on own initiative, to work with clinicians and managers at all levels, to manage change within a service and work in an environment of change, to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.

Desirable

• Completion of a recognised leadership or management development programme (e.g. ILM, NHS Leadership Academy).
• 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 [e-mail] 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.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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