Clinical Dental Lead

The role of Clinical Dental Lead is a challenging one which demands professional credibility, the ability to question decisions in a non-adversarial but firm style, and excellent influencing and inter-personal skills. We are looking for dentists with a patient focussed approach, in-depth knowledge and experience of the provision of dentistry in a variety of settings. 

The position of Clinical Dental Lead offers the successful applicant the opportunity to directly influence the way in which dental care is inspected and regulated in Wales. 

The Clinical Dental Lead will play a key role in ensuring that HIW’s inspection and regulation methodology is effective and that there is a skilled team of clinical dental peer reviewers in place. 

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate an interest in and commitment to improving the quality and safety of dentistry provided to patients in Wales.

Please return your application form together with your CV to: HIWinspections@gov.wales by 17 October 2025.

If you have any queries, please contact HIW on 0300 062 8163.