About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Thames Valley & Wessex Dental Team, Workforce, Training & Education Directorate, NHS Englandfor a Dental Foundation Training Programme Director (TPD) Early Years. The Dental Team ensures the effective organisation and delivery of Postgraduate Dental Education.
The TPD will be accountable to the Associate Postgraduate Dental Dean for Dental Foundation Training and hence to the Postgraduate Dental Dean, Thames Valley & Wessex.
They will have defined responsibility for the management of Foundation Dentists in training and the training programme.
Main duties of the job
Provide sessions (or agreed sessional commitment) of work for NHSE Attend and oversee all Dental Foundation study days of their allocated scheme at the relevant education training centres
When necessary, the local scheme NHSE TPD for Foundation will deliver education on Foundation study days. This will be agreed and directed by the Foundation Training Associate Dean and will be part of the contracted NHSE TPD sessional commitment
The days will run throughout the year, and every effort will be made to ensure fair access to practical skills and simulation facilities across Thames Valley & Wessex
Organise and facilitate regular case-based discussions at study day at the discretion of the Postgraduate Dean
In addition, commit to 30 study days at the scheme centre. When studies days are not taking place, the expectation is that the Associate Dean will have oversight of workload and commitments
About us
NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.
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If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.
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Job description Job responsibilities
To co-ordinate quality assessment and management of educational and clinical supervisors (trainers) relevant to the needs of DF training in a scheme as directed by the Associate Dean and Postgraduate Dental Dean To assist with the review of Educational Supervisors and training practices, including making practice visits and providing necessary reports, development and performance management of Dental Foundation trainers To liaise with Educational Supervisors (ESs) on a regular basis regarding the FDs progress towards working independently in NHS practice Ensure the trainers are up to date with the E-Portfolio Assist in monitoring the activities of ESs and training practices in conjunction with the Associate Dean to confirm that these are in line with NHSE, Dental Foundation Programme policies and guidance and COPDEND Quality Standards for Deaneries Hold regular scheme trainer meetings quarterly Hold performance meetings with each trainer on a 1:1 basis, including relevant paperwork and in line with NHSE document storage and data protection requirements Ensure that all trainers are aware of their performance and clearly understand reasons for suggested attendance at existing trainer performance review interview You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualification and Training Essential
Primary dental qualification At least 5 years' experience as a registered dental practitioner Current active GDC Registration (without conditions past or present) Previous appointment as a Dental Foundation trainer, Programme Director or equivalent
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Previous experience and training in clinical and educational supervision to include Foundation Dentists
Desirable
Experience of educational leadership
Values and Behaviours Essential
Meet professional requirements for Continuing Professional Development To promote effective workplace learning and to promote a values-based culture in line with NHS values
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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