Principal Specialist Orthodontist

Job Description

We are delighted to announce this unique opportunity for a Specialist Orthodontist to join us as Principal Specialist Orthodontist  at Finaghy Orthodontics, Belfast.

Finaghy Orthodontics  is a modern, fully equipped 7 surgery practice offering a specialist orthodontic service to a wide catchment area. Past winners of the Best Referral Practice, Ireland.  Focused on delivering a first class experience for our patients we are proud to report 99% of patients would recommend us to their friends or family.

We now have an opportunity for an experienced specialist orthodontist who would like to also be a lead clinician in practice.

We can offer:

• A role with 2 elements to it 1) as the Principal Orthodontist 2) a formal Clinical Leader - which we call Practice Clinical Lead as part of the PortmanDentex clinical leadership team (see below for more details on PCLs)
• We offer full clinical freedom and the highest levels of patient care. The team work collaboratively to ensure a seamless patient journey
• With a fantastic reputation for orthodontics the practice has waiting lists of patients and you would be part of a highly skilled team in a reputable practice will well run diaries.
• A  6 chair Polyclinic, ideal for close collaboration with your Orthodontic Therapist should you choose to work with an OT for full efficiencies and support. State of the art equipment such as iTero scanner to enable digital workflows.
• All surgeries are spacious with windows and natural light and we have an inhouse laboratory which enables a same day service
• Our existing team consists of; 5 Specialists Orthodontists, one of which is an NHS Consultant. Plus 3 skilled DWSIs and 2 dedicated Orthodontic Therapists. Radiography qualified Dental Nurses who run scan clinics and onsite Treatment Coordinator resource.
• We have a hands on and proactive Practice Manager who is dedicated to the Finaghy practice, specialising in Orthodontics only from a clinical background herself
• Based in Finaghy with good access to stations, buses and free onsite parking.
• Finaghy is also easy to access for those interested in being close to airports, just 35 minutes flight from Belfast to Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh links (Edinburgh in 20 minutes), plus Heathrow and Gatwick a 40 minute flight .

About the Clinical Lead Opportunity

Our vision is for each practice to be led in partnership by two critical roles:

• A high performing Practice Manager (PM) who focuses on financial, operational and people leadership and…
• A Practice Clinical Lead (PCL) who focuses on the clinical leadership of the practice, how clinical factors directly impact the performance and direction of the practice and who works with the Practice Manager.

We recently introduced the Practice Clinical Lead role into a number of our practices, to help us emulate the leadership that is lost when former practice owners either leave their practices or look to focus on wider interests. We’ve seen some impressive results from our first 35 PCLs, many of whom feel they have embarked on a whole new dentistry adventure through this opportunity.

Consequently, we are now recruiting new Practice Clinical Leads to help us achieve this same success across more of our practices.

The Practice Manager and Practice Clinical Lead work together as the practice leadership team to lead the practice and make it as efficient and successful as possible, while being a great place for colleagues to work and clinicians to practice and deliver high levels of clinical care.

This really is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the commercial and leadership aspects of an ambitious and high growth business, in an environment that will provide you with the support and development you need in order to achieve your potential.

Your key, high-level responsibilities as PCL will be to:

• Act as a clinical leadership figure in the practice alongside the Practice Manager, with the ability to influence the direction of the practice.
• Provide clinical focus and maintaining clinical standards.
• With our support, define the practice ambition and strategy.
• Mentor others and give them a clinical voice.
• Act as a cultural ambassador for the Portman Group as well as the practice.
• Provide a positive influence to all practice colleagues to support engagement.

ABOUT YOU

We’d love to hear from you if you are;

• Either; A GDC Specialist Orthodontist who’d like to be an associate OR a Specialist Orthodontist interested in our PCL opportunity
• To be a PCL; As well as being passionate about patient delivery you will have a keen interest in commercial / leadership side of practice and want to learn more in a supportive environment
• Are excited by and want to positively influence and provide leadership
• Are looking to further develop your career
• Are a strong relationship builder and collaborator, with a rational and balanced approach
• Have the ability to navigate relationships and gain the respect of peers
• Are credible, respected and hold yourself to high ethical standards

What’s in it for you?

• A unique opportunity to gain exposure to the commercial and leadership aspects of a practice with support and development to help you realise your potential
• As PCL you would still treat both NHS and private patients on a self employed basis, but would also spend a small part of your week in an employed role for a leading dental provider. The PCL role will be distinct and separate from your Associate Agreement and would be circa 6 hours per week
• A guaranteed monthly salary for the duties carried out as Practice Clinical Lead in addition to your self employed package as Principal Specialist. The PCL contract also rewards you with a share of the practice profit, with no personal investment required.

AccessNI

This role may be subject to a relevant criminal records check, called an AccessNI check. You will be advised about this at interview stage, and you must disclose if there is any reason why you cannot work in regulated activity.

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Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality.