Clinic Team Leader

Peninsula

Dental Social Enterprise is seeking a motivated, committed, enthusiastic

qualified Dental Nurse with management experience to fill a Clinic Team Leader

position at our newly opened DEP in the City Centre.

The post

holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient running of the

clinical floors and student clinics as well as all supporting services,

including management of staff. The post holder will be required to be the CQC

Registered Manager for the site and oversee the associated regulated

activities.

Main duties of the job

Key

accountabilities:

Operational

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

Liaison with PDSE

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

DEF

About us

Peninsula

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.

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£34,230 to £38,535 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

P0007-26-0038

Job locations

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise

71 New George Street

Plymouth City Centre

Plymouth

Devon

PL1 1RJ

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Role: Clinic Team Leader

Grade: Band 5

Reports to: Clinic Manager

Directly responsible for: Dental

Nurses / Trainee Dental Nurses

Role

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.

Key

accountabilities:

Operational

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

Liaison with PDSE

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

DEF

Measures

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

Person

Specification

Essential

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

Skills

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

skills

Methodical approach

to organising staff and clinics and resolving issues

Able to prioritise

and move between tasks to meet deadlines

Behaviours

Demonstrates

self-leadership and leadership of others

Demonstrates

enthusiasm and commitment at all times

Demonstrates

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

colleagues

Takes ownership of

tasks

Uses own expertise

and uses this to develop others

Supports others to

achieve goals

Forms good working

relationships with colleagues to achieve successful outcomes

Ability to manage

multiple tasks and competing demands

Demonstrates an

ability to manage and participate in a changing environment with a positive

attitude.

This post requires Hepatitis B immunisation

and other health clearance as stipulated by Occupational Health.

Staff on 52 week contracts must take the

majority of their annual leave allocation outside of term time. Requests for annual leave within term-time

will only be granted if the functioning of the clinics will not be compromised.

Due to the essential

nature of this role the notice period will be three months.

Enhanced DBS check will be

carried out during recruitment.

Other:

This job

description provides a general reflection of the key accountabilities

associated with the post, it is expected that the role holder will undertake

any other reasonable activities to assist in efficient service delivery.

This job description is not exhaustive

and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place

without consultation between the post holder and his/her manager. Job

descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.

Normal

working hours are 0845 to 1700 Monday to Friday, however on occasions to meet

business need you will be required to work revised hours, typically between

0800 and 1800. The Working Time Regulations apply to all employees of Peninsula

Dental Social Enterprise (CIC) In particular Peninsula Dental Social

Enterprise (CIC) will not permit staff in all employments to work in

excess of 48 hours in any one week except where there are exceptional service

needs where an absolute limit of averaging over a reference period of 17 weeks

would apply.

Job responsibilities

Role: Clinic Team Leader

Grade: Band 5

Reports to: Clinic Manager

Directly responsible for: Dental

Nurses / Trainee Dental Nurses

Role

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.

Key

accountabilities:

Operational

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

Liaison with PDSE

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

DEF

Measures

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

Person

Specification

Essential

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

Skills

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

skills

Methodical approach

to organising staff and clinics and resolving issues

Able to prioritise

and move between tasks to meet deadlines

Behaviours

Demonstrates

self-leadership and leadership of others

Demonstrates

enthusiasm and commitment at all times

Demonstrates

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

colleagues

Takes ownership of

tasks

Uses own expertise

and uses this to develop others

Supports others to

achieve goals

Forms good working

relationships with colleagues to achieve successful outcomes

Ability to manage

multiple tasks and competing demands

Demonstrates an

ability to manage and participate in a changing environment with a positive

attitude.

This post requires Hepatitis B immunisation

and other health clearance as stipulated by Occupational Health.

Staff on 52 week contracts must take the

majority of their annual leave allocation outside of term time. Requests for annual leave within term-time

will only be granted if the functioning of the clinics will not be compromised.

Due to the essential

nature of this role the notice period will be three months.

Enhanced DBS check will be

carried out during recruitment.

Other:

This job

description provides a general reflection of the key accountabilities

associated with the post, it is expected that the role holder will undertake

any other reasonable activities to assist in efficient service delivery.

This job description is not exhaustive

and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place

without consultation between the post holder and his/her manager. Job

descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.

Normal

working hours are 0845 to 1700 Monday to Friday, however on occasions to meet

business need you will be required to work revised hours, typically between

0800 and 1800. The Working Time Regulations apply to all employees of Peninsula

Dental Social Enterprise (CIC) In particular Peninsula Dental Social

Enterprise (CIC) will not permit staff in all employments to work in

excess of 48 hours in any one week except where there are exceptional service

needs where an absolute limit of averaging over a reference period of 17 weeks

would apply.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a Dental Nurse in a clinical environment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a Dental Nurse in a clinical environment.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC

Address

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise

71 New George Street

Plymouth City Centre

Plymouth

Devon

PL1 1RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://peninsuladental.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC

Address

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise

71 New George Street

Plymouth City Centre

Plymouth

Devon

PL1 1RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://peninsuladental.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Role: Clinic Team Leader

Grade: Band 5

Reports to: Clinic Manager

Directly responsible for: Dental

Nurses / Trainee Dental Nurses

Role

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.

Key

accountabilities:

Operational

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

Liaison with PDSE

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

DEF

Measures

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

Person

Specification

Essential

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

Skills

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

skills

Methodical approach

to organising staff and clinics and resolving issues

Able to prioritise

and move between tasks to meet deadlines

Behaviours

Demonstrates

self-leadership and leadership of others

Demonstrates

enthusiasm and commitment at all times

Demonstrates

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

colleagues

Takes ownership of

tasks

Uses own expertise

and uses this to develop others

Supports others to

achieve goals

Forms good working

relationships with colleagues to achieve successful outcomes

Ability to manage

multiple tasks and competing demands

Demonstrates an

ability to manage and participate in a changing environment with a positive

attitude.

This post requires Hepatitis B immunisation

and other health clearance as stipulated by Occupational Health.

Staff on 52 week contracts must take the

majority of their annual leave allocation outside of term time. Requests for annual leave within term-time

will only be granted if the functioning of the clinics will not be compromised.

Due to the essential

nature of this role the notice period will be three months.

Enhanced DBS check will be

carried out during recruitment.

Other:

This job

description provides a general reflection of the key accountabilities

associated with the post, it is expected that the role holder will undertake

any other reasonable activities to assist in efficient service delivery.

This job description is not exhaustive

and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place

without consultation between the post holder and his/her manager. Job

descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.

Normal

working hours are 0845 to 1700 Monday to Friday, however on occasions to meet

business need you will be required to work revised hours, typically between

0800 and 1800. The Working Time Regulations apply to all employees of Peninsula

Dental Social Enterprise (CIC) In particular Peninsula Dental Social

Enterprise (CIC) will not permit staff in all employments to work in

excess of 48 hours in any one week except where there are exceptional service

needs where an absolute limit of averaging over a reference period of 17 weeks

would apply.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a Dental Nurse in a clinical environment.