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  Posted by: Dental Design      1st March 2021

While we may all be getting tired of hearing bad news associated with COVID-19, it remains a very big part of our lives. Indeed, it will likely still be influencing our way of life for years yet to come – though hopefully not so directly as time goes on. How we organise our finances, how much we travel and who we stay in contact with will all likely be changed permanently. So too, it seems, will the way we view our careers.

In some cases, the pandemic has forced a change in work situation. It is estimated that nearly 200,000 British jobs have been since the crisis began, not including the international job cuts from companies who have not reported UK-specific job losses.[i] In other cases, reduced job security and an adjustment of priorities have caused many people to make a decision to change their work life. For instance, according to an Aviva study in late 2020, over half of the UK workers surveyed were planning to make a change to their careers in the following 12 months.[ii] Among the most popular new career aspirations was flexibility.

This makes sense given that many individuals are more interested in working from home than ever before. The desire to avoid contact with numerous colleagues within an enclosed space, as well as a renewed appetite to spend more time with family, is likely driving this shift in public attitude. What’s more, it has become abundantly clear in several industries that this business model is not only viable, but also advantageous in various ways.

Of course, working from home is not possible for the vast majority of people working within dentistry, but the appeal of greater flexibility and a change in career ambitions have both become more prevalent. Having long been as dedicated to our people as we are to our patients, Colosseum Dental UK offers an ideal environment for individuals looking for a fresh perspective. Put simply, we care more.

Job security

Firstly, it’s important to highlight that Colosseum Dental UK is somewhat unique in that we have not had to make any redundancies due to the pandemic thus far. While most other dental providers pulled back and made cuts, we continued moving forward. We made it our mission to protect our clinicians in every way that we could and introduced additional programmes to offer the critical financial support our clinicians needed, when they needed it most. While we don’t know what the future holds, you can have confidence that we will do everything we can to ensure your job security for that little extra peace of mind throughout 2021 and beyond.

Collaboration

Another of our core focuses at Colosseum Dental UK is our collaboration with clinicians and other practice team members. We work with you to create the best possible working environment for you, enabling you to deliver the highest standard of patient care. We also care about your career aspirations and what you want to achieve. We will listen to your goals and then help you reach them. Whether you wish to introduce a new community programme in your area, you’re looking to relocate or you seek greater flexibility in your role, our management and operations teams will collaborate with you to make your dream a reality.

Career progression

It goes without saying that your career aspirations will include some form of skill development or expansion. You may be interested in obtaining additional skills, moving into a specialist discipline or completing an academic qualification to consolidate your experience. Alternatively, you might prefer to take on new responsibilities in the clinic, to start teaching and mentoring colleagues or to grow your referral network. We care about helping you progress in your career the way you want to. We offer on-going training and CPD, as well as mentoring and support opportunities to help you along your journey.

We care more

If you are looking for a change as you rebalance your work life, Colosseum Dental UK could be just what you need. Join the family and you’ll see for yourself how we care more.

 

For more information about Colosseum Dental, please visit www.colosseumdental.co.uk/careers

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[i] Smith S, Wilson J, Curtis J. UK job losses: all companies axing staff amid coronavirus. The Telegraph. Business. December 2020. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/0/job-losses-uk-coronavirus-covid/ [Accessed January 2021]

[ii] Aviva. Half of UK workers plan career changes in next 12 months due to covid. Research. https://www.aviva.com/newsroom/news-releases/2020/09/career-changes-due-to-covid/ [Accessed January 2021]


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