About this role
Job summary
Team Leader - Community Dental Service
Band 7: £49,387 - £56,515
37.5 Hours Per Week
Permanent
Location: Various Locala Community Dental Sites
Locala Community Dental Services (CDS) are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Team Leader to provide operational leadership and support across our dental services.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and leading teams to achieve excellence.
As Team Leader, you will work closely with clinicians, dental nurses and administrative staff to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of services. You will promote a positive working culture, support service development, and ensure that patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day leadership and management to designated teams within Community Dental Services. Ensure services are delivered in line with organisational policies, quality standards and regulatory requirements. Coordinate resources effectively to maintain high standards of patient care and service efficiency. Monitor key performance indicators and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues and external stakeholders to support service delivery.We are looking for a motivated and approachable leader with:
Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role within healthcare or dental services. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills. Experience managing staff performance, supporting professional development. A commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-focused services. The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.To find out more about Locala see our Thrive Strategy.For more information please refer to Job Description.To discuss the role further please contact Alexis Halloran, Operational Service Manager [email protected].
This role is not applicable for sponsorship and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.Please note this position may be subject to DBS check.
Closing date 11/10/2026
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications.
About us
Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.
We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.
Locala is a Disability Confident employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.
Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:-
Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible. Generous pension We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8% Refer a Friend Scheme - If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Desirable
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Experience Essential
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Desirable
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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.
Employer details Employer name Locala Health and Wellbeing
Address Cleckheaton Health Centre, Greenside, Cleckheaton
Cleckheaton
BD19 5AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.locala.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)