OverviewThere’s a place for you at CNWL. We’re passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We’re always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we’re hoping to find our future leaders and we’ll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more – whatever stage of your career you\'re at, there\'s always a place for you at CNWL.Clinical Dental Director, Buckinghamshire Priority Dental ServiceBand C, Salaried Primary Dental Services Terms & ConditionsMain area Dental Grade Band C, Salaried Primary Dental Services Terms & Conditions Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 333-D-DE-C-0001Site Eaglestone Health Centre Town Milton Keynes Salary £103,604 - £112,360 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/09/2025 23:59 Interview date 07/10/2025Job overviewCNWL Buckinghamshire Priority Dental Service (CDS) is looking for a Specialist in Special Care or Paediatric Dentistry to become the next Dental Clinical Director.The Dental Clinical Director will be an experienced dentist on the specialist register for Special Care Dentistry or Paediatric Dentistry. They will combine their role as a clinician with the clinical director role incorporating strategic, operational, advisory and clinical responsibilities. They will have the leadership skills to manage the strategic provision of oral and dental healthcare for the Trust, and to champion the improvement of health inequalities of the population.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be the Clinical Lead for Buckinghamshire Priority Dental Service (BPDS) and will ensure a comprehensive range of oral health care services is provided for priority groups that may include people with disabilities, severe anxiety or phobias. Services include sedation and general anaesthesia, domiciliary care, provision of oral health care to those in local secure settings, screening and epidemiology and oral health promotion. The Clinical Dental Director is a combined service and clinical director role incorporating strategic, operational, advisory and clinical responsibilities. They will have the leadership skills to manage the strategic provision of oral and dental healthcare for the Trust, and to champion the improvement of health inequalities of the population.Working for our organisationCNWL Buckinghamshire Priority Dental Service (CDS) provides high quality dental care for a wide spectrum of people who are unable to access care in general dental practice. As part of our core business we provide a comprehensive range of oral health care services for priority groups that may include:Adults and children with learning disabilitiesAdults and children with complex unstable or deteriorating medical problemsAdults and children with diagnosed severe, unstable mental health problemsChildren with severe anxiety and behavioural management problemsBariatric patientsAdults with very severe anxiety in BOB ICB commissioning areWorking for one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK, with services all over London and in Milton Keynes, Hampshire and Surrey, we can offer full access to a wide range of staff benefits and discounts, some of which may be open to your family too.Salary sacrifice schemesSponsorship for International candidatesRelocation allowance up to £8000 subject to policy requirementStudy discounts for staffInterest free loans, season tickets and car parkingCompetitive Bank RatesFitness and WellbeingDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe post holder will contribute to directorate, corporate and wider system strategy and planning in conjunction with other Clinical and Service Directors in the Trust. They will also provide professional and clinical advice to Boards and other relevant committees.The Clinical Dental Director will be responsible for managing all the clinical dental performers in CNWL BPDS while they are working in both primary and secondary care.The post holder will contribute to and influence the development of clinical pathways in conjunction with local Managed Clinical Networks, Local Dental Networks, ICB POD leads and other relevant stakeholders.The Clinical Dental Director will be responsible for the management of contracts and service level agreements, including those with secondary care providers e.g. general anaesthetics and medical physics.The Clinical Dental Director will maintain an effective senior clinical role and responsibility appropriate to the post. They will be required to provide clinical sessions for special care and paediatric patients as appropriate.Provide professional leadership of BPDS across Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire. This will involve working with colleagues from other areas, secondary care, Local Dental Committee, Consultant in Dental Public Health.Responsible for devising and leading a strategy to develop integrated primary care dental servicesProvide professional dental advice to the complaints and PALs teams regarding the serviceLiaise with others relevant groups, including other healthcare colleagues, social, education and voluntary groups in order to promote an understanding of the work of BPDS and improve the delivery of dental care to the groups eligible to be seen by BPDSWork effectively within the host organisation (CNWL) to ensure organisational targets are achievedPerson specificationQualificationsFull registration with the GDCEvidence of commitment to continued professional and personal developmentHold NHS Performer NumberExperienceNHS management experience including role in the primary care settingExperience of working in salaried and specialised servicesExperience of working in a variety of dental settingsExperience of managing budgets & procurementExperience of managing and developing personnel including appraisal, performance and recruitmentRecord of success in the planning and management of significant change and innovation with demonstrable resultsExperience of conflict resolution & handling complaintsExperience of working with clinicians and healthcare workers at a strategic levelExperience of working with other agencies/groups/voluntary organisationsExperience of producing and analysing financial activity reportsSkills, knowledge, abilitiesKnowledge of wider dental agendaKnowledge of clinical governance agendaExcellent communication skills (including presentation and report writing)Political awarenessGood IT skills and information managementAbility to work in a team and build and sustain partnershipsAbility to provide leadership and innovationAbility to problem solve and achieve sustainable solutionsDisposition/ otherHave NHS Performer numberCommitment to high ethical standardsEnthusiastic, resilient and able to work under pressureHold a full UK driving licence and have use of a carAble to work as part of a teamProfessional conduct and appearanceWilling to work flexible hoursCNWL has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. We also emphasise diversity and equality, and are committed to advancing equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities.We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page.Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period. If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr