Overview:
Team Leader - Community Dental Service
Band 7: £49,387 - £56,515
37.5 Hours Per Week
Permanent
Location: Various Locala Community Dental Sites
Responsibilities:
Locala Community Dental Services (CDS) are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Team Leader to provide operational leadership and support across our dental services.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and leading teams to achieve excellence.
As Team Leader, you will work closely with clinicians, dental nurses and administrative staff to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of services. You will promote a positive working culture, support service development, and ensure that patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide day-to-day leadership and management to designated teams within Community Dental Services.
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Support staff development, performance management and wellbeing.
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Ensure services are delivered in line with organisational policies, quality standards and regulatory requirements.
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Coordinate resources effectively to maintain high standards of patient care and service efficiency.
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Monitor key performance indicators and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
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Foster a culture of teamwork, professionalism and patient-centred care.
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Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues and external stakeholders to support service delivery.
We are looking for a motivated and approachable leader with:
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Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role within healthcare or dental services.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
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Experience managing staff performance and supporting professional development.
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A commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-focused services.
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The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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Knowledge of clinical governance, health and safety, and quality standards within healthcare settings.
If you are an inspiring leader with a passion for delivering outstanding services and developing people, we would love to hear from you. Join Locala Community Dental Services and help us make a real difference to the communities we serve.
This role is not applicable for sponsorship and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.
To find out more about Locala see our Thrive Strategy
For more information please refer to Job Description
To discuss the role further please contact Alexis Halloran, Operational Service Manager [email protected].
Please note – this position may be subject to DBS check.
Closing date – 12/08/2026
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications
About us
Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.
Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.
We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.
“Locala is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.”
Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:-
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Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
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Generous pension – We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
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Refer a Friend Scheme - If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.
