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Job Title: Practice Management Consultant (Practice Support - Employment & Associateships)
Location: London
Salary: £44,572 to £52,114 per annum (pro-rated for the part-time) depends on experience
Job Type: Full time role (32 hours over 4 days), part time or as part of a job-share
Application Deadline: midday Friday 20 December 2024
Interview proposed date: w/c 6 January 2025
The British Dental Association is seeking a dedicated Practice Management Consultant to join their Practice Support (Employment and Associateships) team. The team provides expert advice on a wide range of high-quality advice to our valued BDA members. If you're ready to make a difference and support dentists during these pivotal times, this is your opportunity to shine.
Why us, why our Team?
* Based in Central London with a flexible hybrid work model
* Work from home and flexible hours
* Collaborative, inclusive, and welcoming team environment
* Make an impact and contribute to shaping dentistry during its critical and transformative period.
Joining the Practice Support Team, you will become part of a dedicated group providing expert advice to dentist members.
Our team offers support mainly by telephone and email to dentist members on a range of issues including employment matter and associateship arrangements as well as human resource management and practice contracts.
About the Role:
As a Practice Management Consultant, you will:
* Support our members by providing expert advice, primarily via telephone and email.
* Offer guidance on general practice management issues relating to the employment of staff and engaging associates.
* Provide representation, tribunal and mediation services to members.
* Provide support and assistance to team members and collaborate with other departments within the Association.
About You:
* A strong background in law or significant practical experience within a legal or regulatory environment or significant experience providing employment advice to small or medium sized businesses.
* Exceptional written and oral communication skills to effectively convey complex information.
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
* A commitment to delivering exceptional service to individuals, ensuring their needs are met promptly and effectively.
* Preferred qualifications include a legal or other relevant professional qualification, as well as knowledge of employment law and contract law.
The post is largely home based with regular travel to the BDA office in London. Occasionally travel across the UK may also be required.
Benefits We Offer:
* Generous Pension Scheme
* Agile working Policy
* 25 days annual leave, 4 additional days between Christmas and New Year, and 8 bank holidays
* Trialling Four-Day Week
* Healthy Lifestyle Subsidy
* Health Cash Plan
* Eye Test Vouchers
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Recognition of length of service
* Family-friendly policies
About the BDA:
The BDA is the voice of dentists and dental students in the UK. We are the trade union, professional association and scientific society for dentists. Our work brings dentists together to represent their interests to Government and the NHS and to campaign for policy changes as well as providing support to our members through advice and education.
The BDA is an equal opportunities employer and Investors in People. At the BDA we are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and rewarding working environment.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are particularly keen to receive applications from ethnic minority applicants who are underrepresented in this part of the BDA.
How to apply and what to expect:
Please complete the online application form and include cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria described in the job description and person specification. Once submitted, please await contact from our team.
Please note CVs alone won’t be considered for this post.
You can download a detailed job description here or find the job description on the BDA website.
Please note that we reserve the right to move the closing date forward once a sufficient number of suitable applications have been received. Candidates are therefore encouraged to complete and return their application at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
Don't miss this chance to be a key player in shaping the future of dentistry and oral health. Join us in making a real impact. Apply now and become a valuable member of our collaborative and motivated team