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Posted by: Dental Design 22nd February 2022

The grass really is greener on the other side

While every dentist will have different goals and ambitions for their career, most will prioritise the opportunity for skill development, as well as a supportive and versatile working environment.

This is something that Lee Catlin, the new Head of Recruitment and Retention for Colosseum Dental UK, is eager to deliver for our dentists. As a progressive and responsive dental provider, Colosseum Dental UK is committed to providing a great working environment for all. Not least of our appeal to dentists is that we offer extensive career development, exceptional flexibility and market-leading UDA rates.

Passionate about showing dentists just how flexible Colosseum Dental UK can be, Lee comments:

“Over the last few years, I have seen just how much dentists value flexibility in their working arrangements. This might involve choosing when they do late nights or weekends, being able to do the school-run on certain days or working hours around other family commitments. This flexible approach is part of the comprehensive package we offer all our dentists, which can be specifically tailored to suit their individual needs and aspirations. “

Also within this package for dentists is the promise of modern, cutting-edge facilities, thanks to recent refurbishment of all UK practices and the introduction of more intraoral scanners and even some CBCT technologies. Dentists joining Colosseum Dental UK also have access to preferential labs, their choice of high-quality materials and the chance to bring their dental nurse with them.

The ability to customise packages creates unique opportunities for dentists. It means that roles can be incredibly versatile and dentists can enjoy maximum job satisfaction without compromising on other aspects of their lives. Lee continues:

“I understand how dentists feel, what the main stresses and strains of day-to-day life in practice can be. I have dedicated a lot of time to establishing what we can do to make life better and easier for our clinicians. Recruitment is about matching the needs of the person with the needs of the business. I appreciate the importance of matching the individual needs of dentists to those of a practice. My previous roles have given me an advantage in this area and I hope to utilise my experience to ensure we are as flexible as we can possibly be. In doing this, I believe we can be the most flexible business in UK dentistry.”

Lee has been with Colosseum Dental UK for three years as a Regional Operations Manager. This gave him a chance to learn the market and understand how different every dental practice and every dentist are. It also ignited his enthusiasm for connecting the right dentist with the right practice, ultimately leading him to apply for his latest role in recruitment. Prior to this, Lee worked in the retail sector for major household brands in a variety of regional and national management roles. He says:

“I am absolutely committed to finding the right role for each dentist I speak to. I know what a difference the right person in the right practice can make – for the business, colleagues, patients and for the dentist themselves. I have built my knowledge of practices throughout our business over the past few years and will only recommend a role if I am wholeheartedly convinced that it offers the best environment for that clinician. Even if you don’t have a specific vacancy in mind, or you’re not yet ready to move, I am keen to have those initial conversations so we can establish exactly what you would be looking for in the future as well.”

As part of the bespoke and highly flexible packages available for dentists, Colosseum Dental UK offers an array of additional benefits for individuals who choose to join the team. As a dental provider, we are big enough to cater for a wide range of needs but small enough to ensure the tailored support you need to fuel your career ambitions. Lee believes this is another aspect that distinguishes Colosseum Dental UK in the market, about which he comments:

“I don’t believe any other provider can offer the level of tailored support that we can for our dentists. We have a huge amount of support in our practices, and have recently changed our structure to become a more clinically-centric business, providing even more support and putting our clinicians at the heart of all our decision making. This aims to ensure that our dentists can deliver the very best care for patients, while also ensuring they are protected with quality assurance too.”

What makes the grass greener with Colosseum Dental UK?