Practice Lead

Location

Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom

Job description

We are looking for a Qualified Practice Lead to work in our HMP Prisons division. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and proven Nurse to help us provide high-quality dental services to vulnerable individuals within our community, focusing on improving outcomes and enhancing the overall well-being of our patients.

The Practice

You will join our team at our expanding dental practices based in HMP Garth and  HMP Wymott  based in Leyland, Lancashire . Surprisingly, delivering and overseeing dentistry in a secure setting is a supportive, and stress-free working experience.

The Opportunity

The Practice Lead will be responsible for overseeing the dental services provided within the prison, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and leading a team of dental professionals to deliver excellent patient care. The position is on a part-time basis – Monday to Thursday (30 hours/week).

Responsibilities include the following:

Patient : Create a great patient experience and increase patient satisfaction.

People : Create a great working environment in your practice, develop your staff and support us in reducing attrition.

HR process : Ensure HR processes are adhered to and mandatory meetings take place in a timely manner.

Associates : Remove barriers that impact our Associates’ experience and their ability to deliver care effectively to their patients.

Compliance : Stay committed to maintaining quality, safety and compliance at all levels of operation.

Workforce Management : Engage in proactive forecasting so that monthly planned clinical hours are delivered without relying on locum staff.

Requirements and skills include being able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to lead a team and support the clinical staff independently 
• Motivate and drive performance by leading by example  
• Be a self-starter and come up with new innovative ideas
• Make business decisions to generate income and meet budgets by reviewing current KPIs 
• Lead a dental team with set objectives and training strategically 
• Work within the prisons to attract new patients to our service 
• Ensure adequate treatment coordination in the practice to ensure our patients receive first-class customer service and aftercare

A dental nursing qualification is essential, with a proven track record of selling and a good knowledge of advanced dental treatments.

What can we offer you?

As our Practice Lead, you will become part of a structured team with clear objectives and support – with a wealth of career opportunities and training & development. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Pension contributions
• Paid training courses and development opportunities
• Dental benefits for subsidised care in our practices
• Unpaid leave or flexible working outside of the core hours

How to apply 

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable patients and have the skills and experience to lead a dynamic dental team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity! Click the 'apply' button to submit your CV and start your application.

Alternatively, please contact [email protected] or call 07939847713  for an informal chat.

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Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis, meaning that your application will most likely be reviewed before the application deadline. We will continue to accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

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Salary

£15 - £17 per hour