Safety and Quality Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Safety and Quality Specialist to enhance quality standards across dental practices. This remote role involves providing expert support to teams in Northern Ireland, Ireland, and parts of Scotland, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a culture of quality improvement. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills, with a proactive approach to managing multiple priorities. Join a collaborative team that values your development and innovative ideas, making a significant impact on patient care and safety.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Life assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Annual dental check-up

Confidential helpline

Counseling services

24/7 GP access

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance within the dental sector is essential.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide field-based support to practice teams across Northern Ireland and beyond.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.

Skills

Compliance within the dental sector

Quality and compliance issues

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to interpret complex information

Proactive attitude

Job description

The Safety and Quality Specialist will provide field-based support to practice teams across Northern Ireland, Ireland & one area of Scotland (Glasgow or Edinburgh) in all aspects of dental regulation, including the requirements of our key regulators and the delivery of high-quality care to our patients. The role supports a culture of quality improvement, ensuring a consistent approach to quality standards across all practices while maintaining local accountability. The specialist will be an expert in quality management within the dental sector, supporting teams in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements through ongoing advice and support.

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Qualifications

• Experience of compliance within the dental sector.
• Understanding of issues related to quality and compliance (e.g., infection control, decontamination, radiation).
• Excellent communication, presentation, mediation, and negotiation skills; proven ability to engage at all levels within an organization to obtain necessary information.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload, managing competing tasks and priorities.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills: ability to write clear and succinct reports and communications.
• Ability to interpret complex information.
• A proactive attitude towards working under pressure.

Access to own vehicle, a valid UK driving license, and willingness to travel across the geographical area.

Additional Information

At PortmanDentex, you'll be part of an inclusive, collaborative team environment where your development and potential are encouraged, and your ideas and innovative approaches are welcomed.

This role is fully remote, with travel to practice sites across Northern Ireland, Ireland & one area of Scotland (Glasgow or Edinburgh).

Our benefits package (pro-rata) includes:

• Bonus scheme recognizing our combined contribution.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, special days off (such as your birthday), and the opportunity to purchase up to 3 additional days.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Life assurance and contributory pension scheme.
• Health and Wellbeing benefits, including an annual dental check-up and hygienist appointment, confidential helpline, counseling services, and 24/7 GP access.

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