• Job Description

  Req#: C9262-25-1018?language=en&page=1099&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  CLINICAL LEAD DENTIST

  North 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 job

  The 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 public

  The 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 us

  Our values guide the way we work every day and we're looking for people like you to help us create healthier, happier communities for the people of Cumbria.

  As a newly merged organisation, this is an exciting time to join North Cumbria Integrated Care. With a unified system in place, we're making cutting edge improvements to build a services fit for the future.

  We're also developing ground breaking new roles, training programmes and career progression opportunities designed to break down traditional NHS boundaries.

  As a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare, we can provide you lots of unique opportunities for your personal and professional development.

  You'll also be surrounded by an exceptional team of supportive colleagues. Caring for patients is our top priority and our staff always go the extra mile. This is recognised through our weeklyGlimpse of Brilliancenominations and annual We Celebrate awards.

  We work collaboratively with our partners to provide joined-up care for patients by working as anIntegrated Care System. This has put North Cumbria at the forefront of national policy and innovation.

  Details

  Date posted

  29 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Doctor - other

  Salary

  £78,573 to £91,903 a year per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  262-A-24-6351228-C

  Job locations

  Cleator Moor Dental Clinic

  Birks Rd

  Cleator Moor, Cumbria

  CA25 5HP

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The 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 public. The 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.

  Please see attached documents for detail.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The 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 public. The 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.

  Please see attached documents for detail.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • BDS or equivalent
  • NHSE performer list number with no conditions/restrictions
  • Current GDC registration

  Desirable

  • Dental post-graduate qualification particularly sedation/special care dentistry/paediatric dentistry
  • Management qualification or appropriate training
  • Post graduate educational qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum 8 years clinical experience
  • Experience of Clinical Audit and evaluation and learning cycle

  Desirable

  • Educational supervisor/clinical supervisor role
  • Policy and planning experience
  • Management of staff including recruitment, appraisal & staff development

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to plan, set objectives, priorities and review performance
  • Sound interpersonal skills - tact and diplomacy
  • Ability to work on own initiative but also a good team worker
  • Aptitude to learn and develop new skills
  • Good organisation and time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
  • Effective written or report writing skills.

  Desirable

  • Coaching and mentoring skills
  • Good presentation skills
  • Budget management

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Specific knowledge of the NHS Dental Services and rules and regulations
  • Knowledge and understanding of NHS England Commissioning Strategies on Special Care and Paediatric Dentistry
  • Relevant decontamination regulations

  Desirable

  • Local, regional and national oral health strategies
  • Knowledge of NHS Salaried Dental Services

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • BDS or equivalent
  • NHSE performer list number with no conditions/restrictions
  • Current GDC registration

  Desirable

  • Dental post-graduate qualification particularly sedation/special care dentistry/paediatric dentistry
  • Management qualification or appropriate training
  • Post graduate educational qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum 8 years clinical experience
  • Experience of Clinical Audit and evaluation and learning cycle

  Desirable

  • Educational supervisor/clinical supervisor role
  • Policy and planning experience
  • Management of staff including recruitment, appraisal & staff development

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to plan, set objectives, priorities and review performance
  • Sound interpersonal skills - tact and diplomacy
  • Ability to work on own initiative but also a good team worker
  • Aptitude to learn and develop new skills
  • Good organisation and time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
  • Effective written or report writing skills.

  Desirable

  • Coaching and mentoring skills
  • Good presentation skills
  • Budget management

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Specific knowledge of the NHS Dental Services and rules and regulations
  • Knowledge and understanding of NHS England Commissioning Strategies on Special Care and Paediatric Dentistry
  • Relevant decontamination regulations

  Desirable

  • Local, regional and national oral health strategies
  • Knowledge of NHS Salaried Dental Services

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications 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 Check

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications 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 details

  Employer name

  North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Cleator Moor Dental Clinic

  Birks Rd

  Cleator Moor, Cumbria

  CA25 5HP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Cleator Moor Dental Clinic

  Birks Rd

  Cleator Moor, Cumbria

  CA25 5HP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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