Safety and Quality Specialist

Portman Dental Care; Belfast; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Safety and Quality Specialist to provide essential support to dental practice teams across Northern Ireland and Ireland. This fully remote role emphasizes quality improvement and compliance with dental regulations, ensuring high standards of care for patients. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with a proactive approach to challenges. Join a collaborative team that values your ideas and supports your development in a dynamic environment. This opportunity is perfect for those passionate about maintaining quality in dental care.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Life assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Annual dental check-up

24/7 GP access

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance within the dental sector is essential.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compliance in dental sector

Quality management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to interpret complex information

Proactive attitude

Job description

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 Safety and Quality Specialist will support a culture of quality improvement and ensure a consistent approach to quality standards across all practices, whilst maintaining local accountability. They will be an expert in quality management in the dental sector, supporting teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing ongoing advice and support.

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; ability to engage effectively at all levels within an organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage workload effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing clear reports and communications.
• Ability to interpret complex information.
• A proactive attitude and resilience under pressure.

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

Additional Information

At PortmanDentex, you'll be part of an inclusive, collaborative team environment where your development is encouraged, and your ideas are valued.

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

Our benefits package (pro-rated) includes:

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

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