Clinical Lead – Community Dental Service

Job summaryCLINICAL LEAD DENTISTNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit a caring and energetic Clinical Lead Dentist to lead our community dental team in Allerdale and Copeland.You will be leading a friendly, highly skilled workforce, who have the privilege of providing specialist dental care to patients referred to the service, including special care dentistry, conscious sedation, and general dental care under anaesthesia. Other essential services provided include oral health improvement and clinical prevention programmes, involvement in national dental epidemiological surveys and screening programmes and the provision of access to emergency dental care. The service is also an accredited trainer for inhalation sedation practice.We are looking for a dentist currently working at Senior Dental Officer or Clinical Lead level who has a desire to lead and develop our team delivering clinical excellence in community dental care. You will be working as part of a group of senior clinicians across Cumbria to deliver strong service performance and positive outcomes for service users.The successful applicant will be based primarily at Cleator Moor Dental Centre, a modern six surgery building with digital radiography, a bariatric surgery and wheelchair tipper.For an informal discussion or visit please contact Ms Natalie Carman, Clinical Director on 01946 853342.Main duties of the jobThe main role of the post holder will be to support the Dental Service Clinical Director in the effective management and leadership of the Special Care and Community Dental Service, within the Allerdale and Copeland locality. The post holder will be expected to actively support the Clinical Director in developing the strategic direction of the service.The Clinical Lead will be a highly visible, proactive and accessible clinical leader in their locality, acting as a role model and clinical resource and ensuring the sustained delivery of high standards of clinical care and service delivery, to clinicians, patients and the publicThe Clinical Lead will also be expected to undertake clinical duties for up to six sessions per week. An agreed job plan will establish the range and scope of the clinical activity.The role holder may be required to participate in Out of Hours/On call Arrangements in line with Trust Policy and any local arrangements.About usAt NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time': Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money wellAs an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.DetailsDate posted07 May 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeDoctor - otherSalary 81,716 to 95,579 a year per annum pro rata ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number262-A-24-6351228-JJob locationsCleator Moor Dental ClinicBirks RdCleator Moor, CumbriaCA25 5HPUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJOB DESCRIPTION:Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIPPlease note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.Disclosure and Barring Service:This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:Standard Check: 21.50 + Administration cost of 6.50 = 28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.Enhanced Check: 49.50 + administration cost of 6.50 = 56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts*Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*Excellent opportunities for development*Competitive NHS Pension schemeVivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems*Subject to eligibilityImportant InformationPlease ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. Job description Job responsibilitiesJOB DESCRIPTION:Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIPPlease note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.Disclosure and Barring Service:This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:Standard Check: 21.50 + Administration cost of 6.50 = 28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.Enhanced Check: 49.50 + administration cost of 6.50 = 56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts*Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*Excellent opportunities for development*Competitive NHS Pension schemeVivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems*Subject to eligibilityImportant InformationPlease ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialBDS or equivalentNHSE performer list number with no conditions/restrictionsCurrent GDC registrationDesirableDental post-graduate qualification particularly sedation/special care dentistry/paediatric dentistryManagement qualification or appropriate trainingPost graduate educational qualification Experience EssentialMinimum 8 years clinical experienceExperience of Clinical Audit and evaluation and learning cycleDesirableEducational supervisor/clinical supervisor rolePolicy and planning experienceManagement of staff including recruitment, appraisal & staff development Skills EssentialAbility to plan, set objectives, priorities and review performanceSound interpersonal skills - tact and diplomacyAbility to work on own initiative but also a good team workerAptitude to learn and develop new skillsGood organisation and time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.Effective written or report writing skills.DesirableCoaching and mentoring skillsGood presentation skillsBudget management Knowledge EssentialSpecific knowledge of the NHS Dental Services and rules and regulationsKnowledge and understanding of NHS England Commissioning Strategies on Special Care and Paediatric DentistryRelevant decontamination regulationsDesirableLocal, regional and national oral health strategiesKnowledge of NHS Salaried Dental Services Person Specification Qualifications EssentialBDS or equivalentNHSE performer list number with no conditions/restrictionsCurrent GDC registrationDesirableDental post-graduate qualification particularly sedation/special care dentistry/paediatric dentistryManagement qualification or appropriate trainingPost graduate educational qualification Experience EssentialMinimum 8 years clinical experienceExperience of Clinical Audit and evaluation and learning cycleDesirableEducational supervisor/clinical supervisor rolePolicy and planning experienceManagement of staff including recruitment, appraisal & staff development Skills EssentialAbility to plan, set objectives, priorities and review performanceSound interpersonal skills - tact and diplomacyAbility to work on own initiative but also a good team workerAptitude to learn and develop new skillsGood organisation and time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.Effective written or report writing skills.DesirableCoaching and mentoring skillsGood presentation skillsBudget management Knowledge EssentialSpecific knowledge of the NHS Dental Services and rules and regulationsKnowledge and understanding of NHS England Commissioning Strategies on Special Care and Paediatric DentistryRelevant decontamination regulationsDesirableLocal, regional and national oral health strategiesKnowledge of NHS Salaried Dental ServicesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation TrustAddressCleator Moor Dental ClinicBirks RdCleator Moor, CumbriaCA25 5HPUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation TrustAddressCleator Moor Dental ClinicBirks RdCleator Moor, CumbriaCA25 5HPUnited KingdomEmployer's website