Clinical and Operational Dental Lead

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Lead to join our senior leadership team. This is a pivotal role responsible for:

• Leading the delivery of safe, high-quality and effective patient care
• Providing clinical and managerial leadership to a multidisciplinary team
• Embedding a strong culture of clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety
• Contributing to the strategic development of our growing dental service, Clinical Leadership & Care
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based dental care across a varied caseload
• Provide senior clinical decision-making support to dentists and dental care professionals
• Lead on complex and high-risk cases where required
• Ensure compliance with NHS contractual, regulatory and professional standards
Clinical Governance
• Lead and oversee the organisations clinical governance framework
• Drive audit, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Manage complaints, incidents and investigations, ensuring learning is embedded
• Support regulatory compliance including CQC, GDC and NHS requirements
Leadership, Education & Workforce Development
• Provide leadership, supervision and mentorship to clinical staff
• Lead recruitment, induction, appraisal and performance management
• Support training, clinical education and workforce development initiatives
• Foster a positive learning culture that supports wellbeing and retention
Operational & Strategic Leadership
• Work in partnership with the Practice Manager to deliver operational performance
• Contribute to service development, workforce planning and organisational growth
• Build strong relationships with NHS partners, commissioners and the University
• Support service redesign aligned to population oral health needs
  
  The University of Suffolk Dental Community Interest Company (CIC) is an exciting dental social enterprise, established in partnership with the University of Suffolk and Suffolk and NHS North East Essex Integrated Care Board (now NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB).
Based in state-of-the-art facilities on Ipswich Waterfront, we are committed to delivering high-quality NHS dental care with a focus on prevention, access and innovation, while supporting the development of the future dental workforce. Why Join Us?
• Be part of an innovative social enterprise shaping dental care provision in Suffolk
• Work in modern, state-of-the-art facilities
• Play a key leadership role in service development and workforce transformation
• Help deliver accessible, high-quality care to the local community