Clinical Director Primary Care Dental Services

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The closing date is 18 February 2026

Location:
Across the CTM UHB footprint Base:
Kier Hardie Health Park, including remote working Sessions: 6/ 8 sessions Salary:
Consultant Scale Reporting Structure:
Managerially to the Directorate Manager for Dental and Optometry and professionally accountable to the Care Group Medical Director.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking an exceptional and experienced individual to take on the role of Clinical Director for Primary Care Dental Services--a senior position at the heart of shaping integrated dental care across CTM.

The Role: This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic clinical and management team, encompassing the General Dental Service (GDS), Community Dental Service (CDS) and Dental Teaching Unit (DTU). As Clinical Director, you will provide visible, credible and effective clinical leadership, championing the delivery of high quality, accessible and sustainable dental care for our population.

As well as the Dental and Optometry Directorate you will be a key member of the Care Group Clinical Leadership Team, guiding strategic direction, service improvement and clinical standards across Primary Care Dental Services.

Working collaboratively with the Care Group Service Director, Medical Director and Directorate Manager for Dental & Optometry, you will ensure services are safe, effective, patient focused and responsive to local needs.

Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

This post is fixed term for up to 3 years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strong, strategic clinical leadership across GDS, CDS and DTU services.
• Support the development, delivery and evaluation of high-quality Primary Care Dental Services.
• Work with operational and clinical colleagues to meet performance, access and service delivery targets.
• Lead and influence service improvement, innovation and quality initiatives.
• Contribute to long-term planning and transformation of integrated dental services across CTM UHB.
• Act as a senior clinical voice within the Care Group, offering expert advice, guidance and professional judgement.
• Work within allocated resources to ensure services remain sustainable and aligned with Health Board priorities.

The scope and portfolio of the role may evolve over time, in agreement with the Care Group leadership team, as part of our commitment to a clinically-led operating model.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline ther you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

About You:

We are looking for a dental clinician who demonstrates:

• Holds significant knowledge and experience working within Primary Care Dental Services
• Inspirational leadership skills with the ability to influence, motivate and develop teams
• A strong commitment to quality, safety and patient-centred care
• Strategic thinking, resilience and the ability to lead change
• Excellent communication and collaborative working skills
• A passion for improving outcomes for the population we serve
• Willingness to work as part of a team

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Registered with GDC or other relevant Professional Body and with a licence to practice.
• Evidence of further personal development - education and/or training in leadership and/or management.
• Full Inclusion on a relevant Dental Performers List in Wales
• Knowledge of NHS dental provision and regulations within Primary Care.
• Masters level qualification or evidence of training and experience to that level.
• Health service management / leadership…