Area Clinical Lead

Area Clinical Lead– Shape Clinical Leadership Across Scotland

We are excited to be launching a new opportunity to join our network of Area Clinical Leads (ACLs) — a key clinical leadership role focused on strengthening clinician engagement, driving high-quality patient care, and delivering strong, sustainable performance across a defined business area.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a visible clinical leadership role, working in partnership with operational leaders to influence outcomes, support your peers, and help shape the future of clinical delivery.

About the Role

As an employed Area Clinical Lead, you will provide proactive, visible clinical leadership across Scotland, working closely with operational and clinical leadership teams to drive clinical performance and consistency across practices.

This role requires a commitment of 2 days per week, with regular travel across your defined geography and protected time to focus on clinical leadership activity alongside your ongoing clinical practice. In addition, you will be required to be a self-employed practising clinician, a minimum of 1 day per week in one of our Scottish Practices.

You Will:

• Build strong relationships with clinicians, acting as a trusted and visible clinical leader Coach, mentor and support clinician development,capabilityand retention Use clinical and performance data toidentifytrends anddrive improvements in productivity, patientoutcomesand overall performance Support andconstructively challenge clinicians through performance and quality conversations, ensuringhigh standardsare consistently achieved Act as a first point of contact for clinical queries and escalations, supportingtimelyresolution Promote learning from incidents and embed best practice across your area Contribute to recruitment, workforceplanningand retention strategies Strengthen collaboration between clinical and operational teams, taking a joined‑up approach to delivering results Play a key role in embedding change and new ways of working, ensuring initiatives are understood,adoptedand deliver impact in practice

Role Requirements

To apply, individuals must:

• Be GDC registered with a minimum of 5 years UK post‑qualification experience Be a practising clinician in general or specialist dentistry Demonstrate strong clinical credibility and professionalism Show evidence of influencing,coachingor supporting peers

WhatYou’llGain

• Opportunity to influence clinical standards andperformance outcomesacross your area Exposure to senior clinical and operational leadership Development of leadership, coaching and influencing skills Increased visibility and impact Opportunity to shape clinician experience and patient outcomes

To discuss the opportunity and your options available for this position, contact our Clinical Resourcing Business Partner:

Tina Louise Thomas

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Wechampiondiversity and understand the importance of our peoplerepresentingthe communities we serve.You’llfind an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose — helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

We are committed to ensuring fairness throughout the recruitment process and offer reasonable adjustments where needed.

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