Clinical Director for Dentistry

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 22 March 2026

Applications are invited for this integral leadership role within the RNENT&EDH. Reporting to the Divisional Clinical director and working as part of the divisions highly collaborative triumvirate leadership team alongside the General Manager and Deputy Matron, the successful candidate will bring their skills and experience to drive innovation, deliver outstanding patient care, and lead a dynamic, multidisciplinary team at RNENT & EDH.

This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the quality, safety, and efficiency of dental services while contributing to cutting‑edge research and education initiatives.

As a key leader within our organization, you will have the chance to influence service development, foster collaboration across teams, and play a vital role in achieving our strategic objectives. At UCLH, we are committed to creating a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and professional growth, ensuring our staff and patients thrive. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for driving change and delivering results, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of dentistry and making a real difference in healthcare.

UCLH undertakes values‑based, inclusive recruitment. All clinicians with the appropriate leadership experience as outlined in the person specification are encouraged to apply.

As the Clinical Director for Dentistry, you will lead the strategic direction and operational excellence of our dental services, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety, and efficiency. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and driving innovative service improvements that align with our organisational goals. Your role will involve shaping the future of dentistry through leadership in service development, research, and education, while also championing a culture of inclusivity, professional growth, and continuous learning.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced leader with a proven track record in driving service change, building strong relationships, and inspiring teams to achieve excellence. You will need exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving skills, along with a commitment to delivering measurable outcomes and enhancing the experience of both patients and staff. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the vision to lead, this role offers an exciting opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the field of dentistry.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.

We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.

Weare committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

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