Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Service Manager
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 34 hours per week (Monday to Friday office hours)
- Job ref
- 209-A-25-7416357
- Employer
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Weston Clinic
- Town
- Macclesfield
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Service Manager- Community Dental
NHS AfC: Band 7
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Service Manager within our Community Dental Service here at East Cheshire NHS Trust.
This is a permanent position based in East/Mid Cheshire. You will join an innovative multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of an excellent Paediatric Exodontia and Special Care dental service.
The Clinical Lead within the service will provide clinical and managerial leadership in support of the Clinical Service Manager and will also inspire, motivate and empowers clinicians within the service in the delivery of excellent patient care and experience.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational service planning and delivery of community dentistry across the locality. You will be clinically accountable for the standards of the dental nurses to provide a safe, effective, efficient service.
Our community team is part of East Cheshire NHS Trust but also works closely with Mid Cheshire Hospital as theatre time is scheduled within this hospital also. The post holder will have robust links with all key stakeholders.
Hours per week: 34
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
The Community Dental Service Manager is responsible for the overall performance and effective management of the Community Dental service, in the delivery of Special Care & Paediatric exodontia dentistry. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of services to patients in accordance with agreed contractual arrangements, objectives, quality standards and controls, within available resources & budget.
Working for our organisation
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent significant management experience
- Suitable management qualification or significant experience in management
- Dental qualification registrable with GDC
- Full GDC registration
Skills
Essential criteria
- Developed interpersonal, communication (written and oral), persuasive and facilitation skills
- Ability to work with and deliver within a fixed project timescale
- Well-developed workload management skills
- Understanding of the healthcare management environment, roles and responsibilities
- Demonstrate willingness and ability to challenge existing practice
- Critical thinking & analytical skills
- Ability to successfully link strategy and operations
- Ability to work with and through ambiguity
- Self-confident and emotionally resilient
- Report writing
- Outcome focussed
Desirable criteria
- Ability to develop an inclusive, team-based approach to problem solving and decision-making
- Awareness of Trust policies and procedures
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven managerial and budgetary experience
- Experience in service and business development
- Evidence of leadership experience and staff management/supervision skills
- Experience of working in a fast-moving and unpredictable environment
- Risk assessment and assurance processes
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of DOH National Quality Requirements for Primary Care Dental Services
- Knowledge of Primary Care Dental Services and General Dental Practitioners
- Knowledge & experience of dental software systems
- Knowledge & experience of dental referral system
Specific Job Requirements
Essential criteria
- Effective and credible leadership
- Team Player
- Clinical experience, knowledge & skills required to carry out DCP (dental care professional) role in decontamination, clinic and theatre settings
- CPD (continued professional development) in clinical skills
- Special care dentistry
Desirable criteria
- Sedation experience – inhalation sedation & intravenous sedation
- Experience & understanding of triaging dental referrals
Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You 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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jo Derbyshire
- Job title
- Operational Manager Allied Health Professionals
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01625 661881
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