Band C - Clinical Director

Come and join the clinical leadership team within our community dental team in Somerset as a Band C Clinical Director.
This could just be the thing for you!
This is an exciting opportunity. The job is yours to build. Come and speak to us, share your vision and tell us how you think you can make a difference.
We are looking for a strong operational and strategic leader to join us, put their mark on the service, and continue to drive, develop and motivate the special teams we have in place.
The post holder will deliver on the the operational management of dental services, providing a high quality service in line with the Trusts values, suitable and robust governance frameworks and the achievement of performance targets, We really value the impact that you as a Clinical Director will have on our patients and services; we therefore may be able to offer a benefits package (subject to criteria) which includes:
+ Welcome to Somerset Foundation Trust payment
+ Relocation Assistance

Our award winning trusts recognise that our colleagues are our most valuable resource, we are proud of the excellent levels of service our Trust provides to our service users and the dedication and conscientiousness of our colleagues. With over 10,000 colleagues working for our trusts in a very wide range of services, we aim to provide a supportive, inclusive environment in which our colleagues can thrive., As a senior colleague you will be working closely with the Somerset teams, offering guidance, advice and support not only for local colleagues, but also for the wider service. Collaborating with our Dorset based Consultant in Special Care Dentistry/Clinical Director, and our Specialists, help shape the future of our dental service across both counties.
Community services here in Somerset have historically provided a wider range of services and population access. We are instrumental in developing clinical dental pathways for the South West, our Consultant also being Chair of the SCD Managed Clinical Network.
As well as key input into many stakeholder groups, we enjoy recognition and support from the Trust leadership, and close ties with external colleagues such as the South West Regional Chief Dentist.

As a new team member and individual colleague, you will be very well supported in every aspect of your role. We have empowered teams, experienced line management and exceptional clinical supervision with exciting opportunities for continued professional development.
Living in Somerset is a wonderful, high quality of life experience for everyone:
+ Established public transport networks to cities such as Exeter, Bristol, Bath, London
+ Easy access to the M5 motorway
+ Coast, countryside, moors and hills aplenty
+ Great sports facilities and seasonal cultural events
Community Dental Services are a Consultant Led service with many benefits:
+ Clear job planning and framework for management and clinical supervision
+ Variety of work - inhalation Sedation, IV, General Anaesthetic clinics all possible
+ Appointment times range from 30-90 minutes
+ Monday-Friday 0830-1700 with 1 hour for lunch, 75% patient facing workhours, 25% non-patient facing hours
+ Invested in consistent and highly skilled dental nurse team support
+ Mature business structure to support and take on claim and administration duties
+ Crown indemnity and PAYE
+ No lab bills
+ Progression and development opportunities from trainee to consultant posts
+ Supported CPD days with opportunities for individual and team working
+ Established links with training providers
+ Specialist placements
+ NHS Pension, generous leave and terms and conditions, Based in Somerset the role requires a minimum of 4 days a week, ideally full time, but with some flexibility to be negotiated. Tell us what would work for you. Key to this role is to demonstrate leadership experience and/or potential to drive forward the service into the future.
Look through our brochure and appreciate the joys and benefits of living and working in this County. Watch our video and find out a little more about us as colleagues, and about our patients too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q62-Vf0osQ
And then call us. Visits most welcome. Conversation and discussion is the most important start for this role, preferably in advance of application submission.
You can view full details of our vacancies on our Dental Services website:
Current Vacancies - Dental Services (somersetft.nhs.uk)
Equity, diversity, and inclusion is a priority for us. As a trust we welcome and encourage applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or personal circumstances. We do our best to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. If you have a disability and require an adjustment at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know.