Principal Dentist, Clinical Lead and VTE Mentor Full or Part Time

Avenue Dental Surgery is a small and friendly practice offering an extensive range of dental treatment, including general dentistry, dental implants and cosmetic dentistry (bio clear). Located close to Torquay town centre with off road parking available, it is a rapidly advancing practice with an established patient list that has built an incredibly strong reputation in the local area.

We now have a unique and exciting opportunity for a Practice Principal to join the team. Predominantly responsible for private cases, with a target of circa 1000 UDAs (mainly children). You will become the Clinical Lead and VTE Trainer with responsibility for mentoring trainee Dentists in this busy and successful mixed practice. Alongside clinical excellence, you will be commercially driven, team orientated and committed to driving the business to achieve its goals. To be successful in this role you will be passionate about training, teaching and education.

A word on Dentex; whether you are a dentist, work as part of a clinical support team, or are in a non-clinical role, when you meet us you will recognise the spirit, passion and energy coming from a group of empowered people who are inspired to grow the business and make it a great place to work.

Clinical excellence is one of Dentex’s core values. When joining the group, you will work with some of the leading UK dentists, and will have access to a platform of training, webinars and mentoring programmes with international educators, university professors, and authors of peer-reviewed publications to help boost your clinical skills.

Job Responsibilities

• You will be an accomplished clinician with experience across the full range of dentistry
  As Clinical Lead you will be responsible for leading the wider team, and passionate about growing and increasing the success of the practice
  As VTE Trainer you will be committed to mentoring trainee Dentists
  Four surgery practice consisting of four Dentists, six Nurses and a Hygienist
  Support of an experienced and qualified team, and exceptional dental nurses

Work hours & Benefits

• Full clinical freedom, something we pride ourselves on encouraging and delivering
  Ability to shape and grow the practice
  Four day per week opportunity, typically two days teaching and two days practicing
  The surgery is open 8.30am – 5.30pm, Monday – Friday
  The practice offers Practice Plan
  Dedicated team with many years of knowledge and experience
  Committed to on-going training and development
  Substantial benefits for becoming a Clinical Lead and VTE Trainer

Qualifications / Skills

• Maintain professional indemnity and registration with the GDC
  NHS performer number
  Knowledge of CQC and compliance
  Excellent clinical and interpersonal skills
  Strong teamwork ability with an enthusiastic attitude
  Dedicated and patient approach to teaching
  Experience of dental platform ‘Software of Excellence’ ideal