About this role
Job summary
This is your opportunity to help create a service the community can have confidence in from day one.
A brand new Oral Health service is launching in Tower Hamlets. We're looking for an experienced Clinical Manager to help build it from the ground up and provide the clinical leadership that will shape its future.
You'll lead a dedicated team, set high clinical standards, oversee innovative oral health programmes and work alongside schools, community organisations, commissioners and healthcare partners to ensure children, young people and families can access high quality oral health support when and where they need it.
You'll do far more than manage a service. You'll influence how it develops, champion clinical excellence, use data and evidence to drive continuous improvement, and help embed oral health within the wider Young Health Hub to improve outcomes and reduce health inequalities across the borough.
Alongside this, you'll support and develop your team, build strong partnerships across the local health system and play a key role in creating a service that local people can trust and rely on.
If you're excited for the opportunity to build a brand new service, lead with clinical excellence and improve the health of children, young people and families across Tower Hamlets, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Opportunities to build a brand new clinical service from day one are rare.
You're an experienced dental professional who enjoys leading people, improving services and making a lasting difference to children, young people and families across Tower Hamlets.
Essentially, we need you to have:
A BSc Degree or Diploma in Dental Therapy (or equivalent).
Registration with the General Dental Council (GDC).
A Certificate in Fluoride Varnish Application.
A postgraduate qualification in Oral Health Education or equivalent experience.
Experience delivering oral health services in schools and community settings for children and young people.
Experience leading teams delivering oral health services.
Experience administering Fluoride Varnish and delivering oral health promotion.
Knowledge of oral health education, GDC standards, oral health pathways and safeguarding.
Excellent communication skills, particularly with children, young people and people who may be distressed.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
The ability to travel independently across Tower Hamlets, with occasional travel across England.
A leadership qualification, experience providing clinical supervision, working in multi agency settings, using dental software or knowledge of school health services and reducing health inequalities would be advantageous but aren't dealbreakers.
Build the service. Inspire the team. Transform children's oral health across Tower Hamlets.
About us
Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school-aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.
All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.
We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation, and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce.
We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time (pro rata) Life assurance at 2 x basic salary Competitive contributory pension scheme 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service Enhanced sick pay Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression Annual salary review Help us to make a positive change to the lives of children and young people!
Closing Date: 06th Aug Interview Date: W/C 10th Aug #LI-BE1 #CompServ
Job description Job responsibilities
This is your opportunity to help create a service the community can have confidence in from day one.
A brand new Oral Health service is launching in Tower Hamlets. We're looking for an experienced Clinical Manager to help build it from the ground up and provide the clinical leadership that will shape its future.
You'll lead a dedicated team, set high clinical standards, oversee innovative oral health programmes and work alongside schools, community organisations, commissioners and healthcare partners to ensure children, young people and families can access high quality oral health support when and where they need it.
You'll do far more than manage a service. You'll influence how it develops, champion clinical excellence, use data and evidence to drive continuous improvement, and help embed oral health within the wider Young Health Hub to improve outcomes and reduce health inequalities across the borough.
Alongside this, you'll support and develop your team, build strong partnerships across the local health system and play a key role in creating a service that local people can trust and rely on.
If you're excited for the opportunity to build a brand new service, lead with clinical excellence and improve the health of children, young people and families across Tower Hamlets, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc Degree or Diploma in Dental Therapy (or equivalent) Registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) Certificate in Fluoride Varnish Application Postgraduate qualification in Oral Health Education or equivalent experience
Desirable
Leadership or Management qualification
Experience Essential
Experience delivering oral health services to children and young people in schools and community settings Experience leading a team delivering oral health services Experience administering Fluoride Varnish Experience delivering oral health promotion to children, young people and families
Desirable
Experience providing clinical supervision Experience working within multi agency teams Experience using dental software packages Experience contributing to service development, quality improvement or clinical governance
Additional Criteria Essential
Knowledge of oral health education and promotion Knowledge of GDC standards and professional practice Knowledge of oral health care pathways Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and responsibilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to communicate effectively with children, young people, families and professionals, including those who may be distressed Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders Ability to prioritise workload, work independently and lead others effectively Evidence of continuing professional development Ability to travel independently and frequently across Tower Hamlets, with occasional travel elsewhere in England Commitment to improving oral health outcomes for children, young people and families
Desirable
Knowledge of school health services Understanding of reducing health inequalities Knowledge of local public health priorities and community oral health programmes
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.
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 Compass
Address 6 Parnell Road
London
E32RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.compass-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)