Clinic Team Leader

management of the clinical floor and supporting services

Line management of

staff to achieve an innovative, motivational and high performing working

environment to best deliver services to patients and students. Includes conducting appraisals, managing

performance, managing attendance, conduct etc.

Assisting in recruitment

and development of relevant staff groups

managers, clinic staff, academic staff and students to maximise the efficiency

of the clinics

Ensure all

activities are undertaken in compliance with Equality and Diversity regulations

for staff, students and patients

Ensure all

governance procedures are in place and are adhered to

Plan and lead

events such as student induction

Support and

facilitate the work of the Dental Outreach Team and the Dental Nurse Training

programme

Work with the Central

Clinical Governance Team and other PDSE staff to plan and manage DEF operations

Work with other DEF

staff to ensure appropriate levels of consistency of operational delivery

Create an

innovative, motivational and high performing working environment to best

deliver services to patients and students

Ensuring

that all team members are accountable for their own clinical actions and

understand the impact of their work on patients and student

Ensure

the working environment is safe for all employees, students and visitors to the

Role: Clinic Team Leader

Grade: Band 5

Reports to: Clinic Manager

Directly responsible for: Dental

summary: The role holder will lead the efficient

and effective running of the Dental Education Facility (DEF) clinical floors and

management of clinic staff. They will be the CQC registered manager for their

facility.

management of the clinical floor and supporting services

Line management of

staff to achieve an innovative, motivational and high performing working

environment to best deliver services to patients and students. Includes conducting appraisals, managing

performance, managing attendance, conduct etc.

Assisting in recruitment

and development of relevant staff groups

managers, clinic staff, academic staff and students to maximise the efficiency

of the clinics

Ensure all

activities are undertaken in compliance with Equality and Diversity regulations

for staff, students and patients

Ensure all

governance procedures are in place and are adhered to

Plan and lead

events such as student induction

Support and

facilitate the work of the Dental Outreach Team and the Dental Nurse Training

programme

Work with the Central

Clinical Governance Team and other PDSE staff to plan and manage DEF operations

Work with other DEF

staff to ensure appropriate levels of consistency of operational delivery

Create an

innovative, motivational and high performing working environment to best

deliver services to patients and students

Ensuring

that all team members are accountable for their own clinical actions and

understand the impact of their work on patients and student

Ensure

the working environment is safe for all employees, students and visitors to the

Of success

Successful outcomes

to items listed in key accountabilities and other delegated tasks

Positive feedback

(staff, patients and students)

Meets deadlines

Manages competing

demands

Adherence to PDSE

policies

Appropriate

outcomes for patients and students through a motivated staff group

Qualified Dental

Nurse, registered with the General Dental Council

Excellent numeracy

and literacy skills (minimum GCSE grade C, or equivalent, in maths and English)

Computer

literacy, including competence with Microsoft Office

Desirable

Additional post

registration qualification i.e. dental radiography

Knowledge and use of R4 is desirable

Evidence

of work in a management role

Evidence of staff

management

Ability to work as

a manager in a team environment

Ability to motivate

a team to be enthusiastic, committed and to improve performance

Excellent

interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written

Understanding of

how internal processes can impact on organisational performance

Effective problem solving

Methodical approach

to organising staff and clinics and resolving issues

Able to prioritise

and move between tasks to meet deadlines

Demonstrates

self-leadership and leadership of others

enthusiasm and commitment at all times

commitment and support to PDSE, to PDSE managers, the Clinic Manager and to

colleagues

Dental Social Enterprise provides dental services and education from four

teaching clinics across the southwest, from Exeter to Truro. The company

supports the work of the University of Plymouth Peninsula Dental School

training the Dentists and Therapists of tomorrow. As a Social Enterprise we are

focussed on providing benefits to the communities we serve locally, including

patients, students and the wider community requiring oral healthcare and

education.

Experience

Essential: - Experience working as a Dental Nurse in a clinical environment.