About this role
Job summary
NHSE Workforce Training and Education Directorate (WT&E) is looking to recruit to the post of Dental Training Programme Director until 31/03/2027 DFT scheme working across the East of England.
You will work as part of the regional East of England team. You will be required to carry out practice visits across East of England, in person and remotely.
The post holders will work closely with the Regional Dean, Associate Deans and Office teams within WT&E.
Main duties of the job
Work in collaboration with Associate Deans for Workforce and Foundation in delivering recommendations of NHSE Dental Education reform programme (DERP)
Quality Management of Early Years dental education for a delegated scheme within the East of England region.
To monitor the professional development of Foundation Dentists on the 24 month DFT scheme and report this to the regional Associate Dean for Foundation. To ensure that this quality management processes conforms to guidance To organise an allocated 24 month Dental Foundation Scheme study day programme
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities. Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential. Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation Delivering value for money. If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.
Job description Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Secondments Employees of NHS Trusts can only be offered the role on a secondment basis. Agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
Primary dental qualification GDC registration Has worked as an educational supervisor in Dental Foundation Training Current certificate of professional indemnity
Desirable
PG Cert in Education Maintain an NHS clinical commitment Registerable Postgraduate qualification (eg: MFGDP, MFDS, MGDS, MSc) Experience of working in a secondary care setting
Skills and Abilities Essential
A working knowledge of the aims and objectives of Dental Foundation Training & Dental Core Training Organisational skills
Desirable
Ability to create and manage a study day programme for DFT
Experience and Knowledge Essential
At least 5 years' experience as a registered dental practitioner Teaching experience in a clinical setting
Desirable
Experience of educational leadership
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name NHS England
Address East of England
Cambridge
CB21 5XA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)