Head of Children's Dental Service Clinical LeadinEast SussexinEast SussexPUBLISHED THU 20 MAR 2025
Opportunity to lead and shape the strategic direction of the Children's Dental Service, making a significant impact on children's oral health.
Ability to work collaboratively with a range of health and social care professionals, fostering teamwork and multidisciplinary care.
Access to modern facilities and support for ongoing professional development, including training and revalidation.
Competitive salary and attractive relocation policy, making it an appealing position for dental professionals seeking new opportunities.
Engagement in health promotion initiatives and the chance to address health inequalities within the community, contributing to better public health outcomes.
The role's focus on preventative care allows for meaningful interactions with children and families, promoting lifelong positive health habits.
Work-life balance supported by a permanent full-time position, ensuring a sustainable work environment in a beautiful location.
Join us in transforming children’s dental health in the stunning landscape of East Sussex as the Head of Children’s Dental Services / Clinical Lead with the States of Guernsey. This pivotal role invites you to champion the well-being of our young patients, leading a dedicated team in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. If you’re passionate about making a real difference in children's lives and have a desire to foster a preventive-focused service, we want to hear from you. Your leadership will inspire colleagues as you collaborate closely with health professionals, ensuring seamless and compassionate care for the child population, including those in Alderney.
Located just a stone’s throw from the UK mainland, Guernsey offers a vibrant community and a supportive work environment within a smaller health and social care framework. Here, you have the unique opportunity to work closely with diverse teams, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and benefit from excellent training and development. If you aspire to lead with both clinical expertise and a nurturing spirit, this is the career path for you. Embrace the chance to inspire a culture of care—apply today and help shape the future of paediatric dental health!
Located just a stone’s throw from the UK mainland, Guernsey offers a vibrant community and a supportive work environment within a smaller health and social care framework. Here, you have the unique opportunity to work closely with diverse teams, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and benefit from excellent training and development. If you aspire to lead with both clinical expertise and a nurturing spirit, this is the career path for you. Embrace the chance to inspire a culture of care—apply today and help shape the future of paediatric dental health!
Opportunity to lead and shape the strategic direction of the Children's Dental Service, making a significant impact on children's oral health.
Ability to work collaboratively with a range of health and social care professionals, fostering teamwork and multidisciplinary care.
Access to modern facilities and support for ongoing professional development, including training and revalidation.
Competitive salary and attractive relocation policy, making it an appealing position for dental professionals seeking new opportunities.
Engagement in health promotion initiatives and the chance to address health inequalities within the community, contributing to better public health outcomes.
The role's focus on preventative care allows for meaningful interactions with children and families, promoting lifelong positive health habits.
Work-life balance supported by a permanent full-time position, ensuring a sustainable work environment in a beautiful location.
Job Summary
The States of Guernsey are looking to recruit to the Head of the Children's Dental Service /Clinical Lead Children's Dental Service.
The Clinical Lead will be the strategic lead for the Childrens Dental Service, positively progressing the clinical team and their related objectives, and overseeing their implementation.
The appointee will be responsible for overseeing the management of the Childrens Dental Service (CDS), working closely with the Practice manager. As Clinical Lead for Paedodontics they will have a predominantly clinical role. The post holder will need to advocate an appropriate intervention and preventative-focused service. The new Clinical Lead will need to work to a high ethical standard and align with HSC and GDC code of conduct.
The appointee will have overall responsibility for the Oral Health team, working closely with the lead Dentist for this service. The appointee will also oversee the provision of dental care for the child population of Alderney.
The post holder will report to the Associate Director, Maternity and Paediatrics. The post holder will be expected to work closely with General Dental Practitioners, HSC Senior Management Teams, Senior Clinicians employed by HSC and The Medical Special Group as well as Medical Practitioners, Dental Care Professionals and wider multidisciplinary teams including colleagues working in Allied Health Professions and in Education.
Main duties of the job
This job description is for the Head of Childrens Dental Services/Clinical Lead in Paedodontics based in the Childrens Dental Service at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital. There is arequirement for the post holder to participate in the Island wide out of hours Emergency DentalService run by the Guernsey Dental Association.
The Clinical Lead will be the strategic lead for the Childrens Dental Service, positivelyprogressing the clinical team and their related objectives, and overseeing theirimplementation.
The appointee will be responsible for overseeing the management of the Childrens DentalService (CDS), working closely with the Practice manager. As Clinical Lead for Paedodonticsthey will have a predominantly clinical role. The post holder will need to advocate anappropriate intervention and preventative-focused service.
About Us
The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast.
Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community.
We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance.
As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career.
Date posted
21 February 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£99,741 to £112,397 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
K0005-25-0027
Job locations
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Le Vauquiedor
St. Martin
Guernsey
GY4 6UU
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties And Responsibilities:
Provide Clinical Leadership for colleagues in the Childrens Dental Service.
The Development of the CDS in line with the requirements of The Bailiwick of Guernseyand HSC.
Oversee the day-to-day management of the CDS by the Practice Manager and the SeniorDental Nurse.
Developing a timely Health Promotion and Department Strategy to target healthinequalities in the school community and improve clinical effectiveness and outcomes forpatients.
Providing evidence-based Paediatric Dental care, in line with UK Guidance, to the childrenof Guernsey who fulfil the departments criteria for receiving clinical care through the CDS.
Ensuring all care provided by the other CDS Specialist services is evidenced based, withinService criteria and in line with UK Guidance.
The promotion and development of a prevention and appropriate intervention focusedservice.
The management of, and clinical participation in, the provision of comprehensivepaedodontic treatments under general anaesthesia and sedation.
The provision of School Screening and Epidemiological Programmes as required byPublic Health.
Supporting and overseeing the development of a cohesive oral health strategy within thecontext of general health and linking with other agencies and partners.
Working with the visiting Consultants in Orthodontics and Oral Surgery.
Liaising with General Dental Practitioners, Medical colleagues and other health and socialcare professionals, managers and other agencies.
Working with other Professional Teams to ensure the effective delivery of multidisciplinarycare.
Representing the CDS on HSC Committees as and when required.
Working with the support services to ensure the smooth running of the CDS activities.
Identifying their own professional development needs and ensuring that their training andCPD is appropriate for their role and in line with the requirements of the GDC and HSC.
Identifying and implementing the professional development needs of the CDS Team inline with their personal development as well as that of The Service, the requirements ofthe GDC and HSC.
Liaising with and reporting to their Line Manager on a regular basis.
Maintaining professional links with UK Specialists and Dental organisations.
Active participation in the Guernsey Dental Association and the On-Call EmergencyDental Service.
Undertaking any other duties that may be required from time to time, which areappropriate to their position.
Ensuring the CDS works in accordance with the policies and procedures of HSC and TheStates.
Provide leadership and have overall responsibility for the Departments ClinicalGovernance, Quality Improve
The States of Guernsey are looking to recruit to the Head of the Children's Dental Service /Clinical Lead Children's Dental Service.
The Clinical Lead will be the strategic lead for the Childrens Dental Service, positively progressing the clinical team and their related objectives, and overseeing their implementation.
The appointee will be responsible for overseeing the management of the Childrens Dental Service (CDS), working closely with the Practice manager. As Clinical Lead for Paedodontics they will have a predominantly clinical role. The post holder will need to advocate an appropriate intervention and preventative-focused service. The new Clinical Lead will need to work to a high ethical standard and align with HSC and GDC code of conduct.
The appointee will have overall responsibility for the Oral Health team, working closely with the lead Dentist for this service. The appointee will also oversee the provision of dental care for the child population of Alderney.
The post holder will report to the Associate Director, Maternity and Paediatrics. The post holder will be expected to work closely with General Dental Practitioners, HSC Senior Management Teams, Senior Clinicians employed by HSC and The Medical Special Group as well as Medical Practitioners, Dental Care Professionals and wider multidisciplinary teams including colleagues working in Allied Health Professions and in Education.
Main duties of the job
This job description is for the Head of Childrens Dental Services/Clinical Lead in Paedodontics based in the Childrens Dental Service at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital. There is arequirement for the post holder to participate in the Island wide out of hours Emergency DentalService run by the Guernsey Dental Association.
The Clinical Lead will be the strategic lead for the Childrens Dental Service, positivelyprogressing the clinical team and their related objectives, and overseeing theirimplementation.
The appointee will be responsible for overseeing the management of the Childrens DentalService (CDS), working closely with the Practice manager. As Clinical Lead for Paedodonticsthey will have a predominantly clinical role. The post holder will need to advocate anappropriate intervention and preventative-focused service.
About Us
The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast.
Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community.
We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance.
As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career.
Date posted
21 February 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£99,741 to £112,397 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
K0005-25-0027
Job locations
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Le Vauquiedor
St. Martin
Guernsey
GY4 6UU
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties And Responsibilities:
Provide Clinical Leadership for colleagues in the Childrens Dental Service.
The Development of the CDS in line with the requirements of The Bailiwick of Guernseyand HSC.
Oversee the day-to-day management of the CDS by the Practice Manager and the SeniorDental Nurse.
Developing a timely Health Promotion and Department Strategy to target healthinequalities in the school community and improve clinical effectiveness and outcomes forpatients.
Providing evidence-based Paediatric Dental care, in line with UK Guidance, to the childrenof Guernsey who fulfil the departments criteria for receiving clinical care through the CDS.
Ensuring all care provided by the other CDS Specialist services is evidenced based, withinService criteria and in line with UK Guidance.
The promotion and development of a prevention and appropriate intervention focusedservice.
The management of, and clinical participation in, the provision of comprehensivepaedodontic treatments under general anaesthesia and sedation.
The provision of School Screening and Epidemiological Programmes as required byPublic Health.
Supporting and overseeing the development of a cohesive oral health strategy within thecontext of general health and linking with other agencies and partners.
Working with the visiting Consultants in Orthodontics and Oral Surgery.
Liaising with General Dental Practitioners, Medical colleagues and other health and socialcare professionals, managers and other agencies.
Working with other Professional Teams to ensure the effective delivery of multidisciplinarycare.
Representing the CDS on HSC Committees as and when required.
Working with the support services to ensure the smooth running of the CDS activities.
Identifying their own professional development needs and ensuring that their training andCPD is appropriate for their role and in line with the requirements of the GDC and HSC.
Identifying and implementing the professional development needs of the CDS Team inline with their personal development as well as that of The Service, the requirements ofthe GDC and HSC.
Liaising with and reporting to their Line Manager on a regular basis.
Maintaining professional links with UK Specialists and Dental organisations.
Active participation in the Guernsey Dental Association and the On-Call EmergencyDental Service.
Undertaking any other duties that may be required from time to time, which areappropriate to their position.
Ensuring the CDS works in accordance with the policies and procedures of HSC and TheStates.
Provide leadership and have overall responsibility for the Departments ClinicalGovernance, Quality Improve
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