Clinical Dental Director, Buckinghamshire Priority Dental Service

Job summaryCNWL Buckinghamshire Priority Dental Service (CDS) is looking for a Specialist in Special Care or Paediatric Dentistry to become the next Dental Clinical Director. The Dental Clinical Director will be an experienced dentist on the specialist register for Special Care Dentistry or Paediatric Dentistry. They will combine their role as a clinician with the clinical director role incorporating strategic, operational, advisory and clinical responsibilities. They will have the leadership skills to manage the strategic provision of oral and dental healthcare for the Trust, and to champion the improvement of health inequalities of the population.The Trust are offering a generous relocation allowance as well as a Golden Hello payment for the successful applicant.Interviews will be held week commencing 12-Oct-2026Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be the Clinical Lead for Buckinghamshire Priority Dental Service (BPDS) and will ensure a comprehensive range of oral health care services is provided for priority groups that may include people with disabilities, severe anxiety or phobias. Services include sedation and general anaesthesia, domiciliary care, provision of oral health care to those in local secure settings, screening and epidemiology and oral health promotion.The Clinical Dental Director is a combined service and clinical director role incorporating strategic, operational, advisory and clinical responsibilities. They will have the leadership skills to manage the strategic provision of oral and dental healthcare for the Trust, and to champion the improvement of health inequalities of the population.About usCNWL Buckinghamshire Priority Dental Service (CDS) provides high quality dental care for a wide spectrum of people who are unable to access care in general dental practice. As part of our core business we provide a comprehensive range of oral health care services for priority groups that may include:Adults and children with learning disabilitiesAdults and children with complex unstable or deteriorating medical problemsAdults and children with diagnosed severe, unstable mental health problemsChildren with severe anxiety and behavioural management problemsBariatric patientsAdults with very severe anxiety in BOB ICB commissioning areWorking for one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK, with services all over London and in Milton Keynes, Hampshire and Surrey, we can offer full access to a wide range of staff Benefits Discounts and Offers you can enjoy some listed but not limited to and some are open to your family too.Salary sacrifice schemesSponsorship for International candidatesRelocation allowance up to 8000 subject to policy requirementStudy discounts for staffFlexible workingInterest free loans season tickets and car parkingCompetitive Bank RatesFitness and WellbeingDetailsDate posted09 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeDoctor - otherSalary 101,434 to 116,573 a year per annum, pro rata (plus R&R bonus) ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number333-D-DE-CD-0002Job locationsEaglestone Health CentreMilton Keynes Hospital CampusMilton KeynesMK6 5NGUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilities(see JD & PS for a detailed Job Description)The post holder will contribute to directorate, corporate and wider system strategy and planning in conjunction with other Clinical and Service Directors in the Trust. They will also provide professional and clinical advice to Boards and other relevant committees.The Clinical Dental Director will be responsible for managing all the clinical dental performers in CNWL BPDS while they are working in both primary and secondary care.The post holder will contribute to and influence the development of clinical pathways in conjunction with local Managed Clinical Networks, Local Dental Networks, ICB POD leads and other relevant stakeholders.The Clinical Dental Director will be responsible for the management of contracts and service level agreements, including those with secondary care providers e.g. general anaesthetics and medical physics.The Clinical Dental Director will maintain an effective senior clinical role and responsibility appropriate to the post. They will be required to provide clinical sessions for special care and paediatric patients as appropriate.Provide professional leadership of BPDS across Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire. This will involve working with colleagues from other areas, secondary care, Local Dental Committee, Consultant in Dental Public Health.Responsible for devising and leading a strategy to develop integrated primary care dental servicesProvide professional dental advice to the complaints and PALs teams regarding the serviceLiaise with others relevant groups, including other healthcare colleagues, social, education and voluntary groups in order to promote an understanding of the work of BPDS and improve the delivery of dental care to the groups eligible to be seen by BPDSWork effectively within the host organisation (CNWL) to ensure organisational targets are achieved Job description Job responsibilities(see JD & PS for a detailed Job Description)The post holder will contribute to directorate, corporate and wider system strategy and planning in conjunction with other Clinical and Service Directors in the Trust. They will also provide professional and clinical advice to Boards and other relevant committees.The Clinical Dental Director will be responsible for managing all the clinical dental performers in CNWL BPDS while they are working in both primary and secondary care.The post holder will contribute to and influence the development of clinical pathways in conjunction with local Managed Clinical Networks, Local Dental Networks, ICB POD leads and other relevant stakeholders.The Clinical Dental Director will be responsible for the management of contracts and service level agreements, including those with secondary care providers e.g. general anaesthetics and medical physics.The Clinical Dental Director will maintain an effective senior clinical role and responsibility appropriate to the post. They will be required to provide clinical sessions for special care and paediatric patients as appropriate.Provide professional leadership of BPDS across Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire. This will involve working with colleagues from other areas, secondary care, Local Dental Committee, Consultant in Dental Public Health.Responsible for devising and leading a strategy to develop integrated primary care dental servicesProvide professional dental advice to the complaints and PALs teams regarding the serviceLiaise with others relevant groups, including other healthcare colleagues, social, education and voluntary groups in order to promote an understanding of the work of BPDS and improve the delivery of dental care to the groups eligible to be seen by BPDSWork effectively within the host organisation (CNWL) to ensure organisational targets are achievedPerson Specification Qualifications EssentialBDS or equivalent professional dental qualificationFull registration with the GDCAdditional registrable dental postgraduate qualificationEvidence of commitment to continued professional and personal developmentHold NHS Performer NumberDesirableOn relevant GDC Specialist List e.g. Special Care DentistryManagement qualification Experience EssentialNHS management experience including role in the primary care settingExperience of working in salaried and specialised servicesExperience of working in a variety of dental settingsExperience of managing budgets & procurementExperience of managing and developing personnel including appraisal, performance and recruitmentRecord of success in the planning and management of significant change and innovation with demonstrable resultsExperience of conflict resolution & handling complaintsExperience of working with clinicians and healthcare workers at a strategic levelExperience of working with other agencies/groups/voluntary organisationsDesirableExperience of producing and analysing financial activity reports Skills, knowledge, abilities EssentialKnowledge of wider dental agendaKnowledge of clinical governance agendaExcellent communication skills (including presentation and report writing)Political awarenessGood IT skills and information managementAbility to work in a team and build and sustain partnershipsAbility to provide leadership and innovationAbility to problem solve and achieve sustainable solutions Disposition/ other EssentialHave NHS Performer numberCommitment to high ethical standardsEnthusiastic, resilient and able to work under pressureHold a full UK driving licence and have use of a carAble to work as part of a teamProfessional conduct and appearanceWilling to work flexible hours Person Specification Qualifications EssentialBDS or equivalent professional dental qualificationFull registration with the GDCAdditional registrable dental postgraduate qualificationEvidence of commitment to continued professional and personal developmentHold NHS Performer NumberDesirableOn relevant GDC Specialist List e.g. Special Care DentistryManagement qualification Experience EssentialNHS management experience including role in the primary care settingExperience of working in salaried and specialised servicesExperience of working in a variety of dental settingsExperience of managing budgets & procurementExperience of managing and developing personnel including appraisal, performance and recruitmentRecord of success in the planning and management of significant change and innovation with demonstrable resultsExperience of conflict resolution & handling complaintsExperience of working with clinicians and healthcare workers at a strategic levelExperience of working with other agencies/groups/voluntary organisationsDesirableExperience of producing and analysing financial activity reports Skills, knowledge, abilities EssentialKnowledge of wider dental agendaKnowledge of clinical governance agendaExcellent communication skills (including presentation and report writing)Political awarenessGood IT skills and information managementAbility to work in a team and build and sustain partnershipsAbility to provide leadership and innovationAbility to problem solve and achieve sustainable solutions Disposition/ other EssentialHave NHS Performer numberCommitment to high ethical standardsEnthusiastic, resilient and able to work under pressureHold a full UK driving licence and have use of a carAble to work as part of a teamProfessional conduct and appearanceWilling to work flexible hoursDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameCentral and North West London NHS Foundation TrustAddressEaglestone Health CentreMilton Keynes Hospital CampusMilton KeynesMK6 5NGUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCentral and North West London NHS Foundation TrustAddressEaglestone Health CentreMilton Keynes Hospital CampusMilton KeynesMK6 5NGUnited KingdomEmployer's website