Job overview

Access Dental, part of HUC’s integrated urgent care service, is seeking a senior dentist to take on the role of Dentist Lead. In this key leadership position, you will provide expert clinical assurance for urgent dental care, supporting safe, effective and patient‑centred services across the organisation.

Working closely with operational, clinical and telephony teams, you will lead on quality, governance and best practice, while supporting dentists and staff to work in a positive, well‑governed environment. You will also contribute to service development, improving pathways and processes, and representing the dental service with system partners and external stakeholders at local, regional and national level.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician to influence service design, strengthen standards and play a visible part in the continued development of urgent dental care.

This is a hybrid with regular on-site presence and travel across sites depending on business needs.

Main duties of the job

• Provide clinical leadership, assurance and expert dental advice across HUC’s urgent dental services.

• Review, monitor and refine urgent dental care pathways, processes and models of delivery.

• Identify, lead and support service improvement and development initiatives.

• Support the recruitment, induction, compliance and ongoing support of dentists.

• Attend out‑of‑hours dental clinics and engage with dentists and wider staff teams.

• Participate in dental and wider HUC management meetings and deputise for the Dental Clinical Director as required.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical governance, policies, procedures and standard operating procedures.

Working for our organisation

At HUC, we’re proud to invest in our people by offering a wide range of exciting benefits that support your personal, professional, and financial wellbeing:

Exclusive Discounts: Unlock savings on shopping, travel, and more, through Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more. From everyday essentials to special experiences.

NHS Pension Scheme: Secure your future with the NHS Pension, offering peace of mind and long-term financial benefits for all our staff.

Wellbeing Support: Your health matters! Enjoy access to counselling services, personalised health plans, meditation guides, energising fitness routines, and delicious recipes to keep you thriving every day.

Recognition and Rewards: Your hard work won’t go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with peer shout-outs, special awards, and exclusive event vouchers that show how much we appreciate you.

Financial Perks: Take the stress out of money matters with free financial advice, a healthcare cash plan to cover everyday expenses, and smart savings options through our Credit Union.

Career Growth: Build the future you deserve with our My Academy training programs, exciting internal vacancies, and regular updates to keep you in the loop with HUC news and opportunities.

Office Comforts: Stay refreshed with unlimited tea and coffee, enjoy the ease of free parking, and recharge in our dedicated relaxation areas. Plus, join in on engaging team events that make every workday more enjoyable!