About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for a rewarding post within an outstanding dental team caring for patients of all ages who have special needs?
The Hertfordshire Special Care Dental service are looking for two Team Leader roles to support expansion of our nationally award winning service.
Are you a dedicated professional with superb leadership skills hoping for a position that allows you to make a difference working with a dedicated and outstanding team? If so the award winning Hertfordshire Community Trust's Special Care Dental Service may be the organisation for you.
Previous experience of working in a special care dental team is desirable but not an essential requirement.
*INTERVIEW DATE 18th June, 2026*
Main duties of the job
To ensure outstanding patient care is delivered by the whole team. To work together with other Team Leaders, Senior Dental Officers, Senior Dental Nurses, the Service Manager and Clinical Director in order to deliver a high quality, safe and effective Special Care Dental Service. To lead on designated aspects of the service as delegated by the Service Manager and Clinical Director. To provide managerial supervision, professional supervision and professional support, as required by the service in line with local policies and procedures. To participate in the development of innovative approaches and the delivery of service improvement projects.
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Caring, Pioneering and Inclusive, in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more details
Responsible for the day-to-day management of the team including, as delegated, managing leave on e-roster, ensuring adequate staffing levels are maintained and clinics have accurate numbers of staff to ensure the clinics run smoothly and a high standard of care provision are achieved meeting client expectations. Recruitment and retention of staff within the respective team, ensuring induction timetables are planned and executed. Ensure the policies and procedures of HCT are implemented and adhered to at all times and that team members are familiar with them. Responsible for ensuring that staff perform effectively and safely meeting the requirements of the post, taking appropriate action as necessary including completion of Incident Reporting and Risk Assessments following discussion with the Service Manager or Clinical Director. Participate in the recruitment, selection and interview process using the TRACs System. Support the Clinical Director and the Service Manager with the development of services, performance capability, governance initiatives and the development of policy and practice. We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications Essential
Registered Dental Nurse/Nurse or Allied Professional.
Desirable
A qualification and/or training in clinical leadership Experience working with patients who have special needs
Experience Essential
Experience of providing Line Management including pastoral support. Experience of initiating service development which led to a positive change. Experience of leading a team. Experience of dealing with a difficult conversation. Experience of managing rotas and managing staff sickness.
Desirable
Experience of working in a dental setting.
Knowledge and Skills Essential
High level of communication skills (written and verbal). Digital competency.
Desirable
Experience of dental software R4
Personal Abilities Essential
Ability to support good team working. Good organisational skills and an ability to manage own workload. Ability to work independently, reliably, and consistently.
Other Specifications Essential
Willingness to uphold the Trust's values. Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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 Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address Dental Department, Sandridge Gate Business Unit
Ronsons Way
St Albans
AL4 9XR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)