Principal Specialist Orthodontist

Company Description Job Description We are delighted to announce this unique opportunity for a Specialist Orthodontist to join us as Principal Specialist Orthodontist at Central Orthodontics Falkirk. Central Orthodontics Falkirk is an established specialist orthodontic practice, providing both NHS and private orthodontic services rated 4.9 out of 5 by our patients. 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 Central Orthodontics Falkirk has 3 x existing Specialists, Orthodontic Therapists and qualified Nurses. A modern practice which is light, bright, spacious and welcoming. Recently purpose built the practice is digital and has all you need as a specialist to deliver the highest standards of patient care Highly accessible with free parking onsite. Based on Callendar Business Park which sits right off the M9 motorway and is minutes from Falkirk High and Falkirk Grahamston train stations. Easily commutable from the centre of Edinburgh or Glasgow in under 30 minutes, Ideal for those who enjoy city living and would like to work in a thriving regional hub. 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 with list number 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