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Dental Compliance Lead -Northern Ireland
Location:

Newry, Newry and Mourne, United Kingdom
Postcode:

BT53 6HZ
Type of contract:

Permanent
Salary:

Salary to be discused Per Annum
Posted Date:

Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Closing Date:

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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  Dental Compliance Lead - Part-time or Self-Emplyed

Dental Compliance Lead

Location: Northern Ireland Dental Practices
Employment Type: Part-Time (2-3 days/week) or Self-Employed Consultant / Partner

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Dental Compliance Lead to deliver consistent, high-quality clinical and corporate compliance across our Northern Ireland dental practices . You will unify fragmented compliance systems, lead strategic improvements, and embed a strong culture of quality and governance.
Reporting to the Operations Manager , you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing compliance activities across all practices in the region.

You may join us as:

• A part-time employee (e.g. 2-3 days per week, 16 hours per week)

A self-employed dental compliance consultant , partnering with us on a flexible basis

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a centralised compliance programme, including:
  
  o Regulation 26 bi-annual inspections for all practices
  
  o Quarterly spot checks and full internal audits
  
  o Update and align the Statement of Best Working (SOBW) for Northern Ireland

Lead on RQIA compliance:

o Communicate updates and changes to all practice managers

o Support and prepare practices for RQIA inspections
Provide training and development for managers in compliance and auditing practices
Deliver regular compliance performance reviews and reports to the Operations Manager
Conduct unannounced practice visits and implement improvement plans where required

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in healthcare service delivery, preferably within the dental sector

Strong knowledge of RQIA regulations, registration processes, and clinical governance
Familiarity with GDPR, data protection, and professional dental standards
Understanding of corporate governance in a medium-sized organisation
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage staff, and drive change
Confident in producing and delivering reports to senior stakeholders

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Experience with compliance software such as iComply, Dental Compliance Made Easy, or SOBW

GDC registration (where applicable) and a valid UK driving licence
Experience conducting unannounced inspections and implementing corrective actions

What We Offer

• Flexible work arrangements, choose part-time employment or a self-employed consultancy model

An opportunity to shape and lead the compliance function across a growing group of Northern Ireland practices
A collaborative, supportive working environment with senior clinical and operations teams
Competitive remuneration (pro-rata salary or day-rate consultancy)
Home-based flexibility with scheduled visits to practices

Interested in helping drive excellence in dental compliance across Northern Ireland?

We would love to hear from you. 'Apply' now to discuss how you could join or partner with us, or email for further information.

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