Job summary
The Training Programme Director is responsible for coordinating the Orthodontics Training programme in NHS England across London, Kent,Surrey, and Sussex.
This advert is for
2x- Training Programme Director at 0.75 PA each
The role of Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions within their specialty, aligned to the NHS England mandate. The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the specialty Royal College and also guidelines and standards established within London and KSS are met.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work closely with the Associate Dental Deans, other Dental TPD's, LaSE team including the Dental Business Manager, the Regional Postgraduate Dental Dean, and other key departments including Quality.
They will work with the Associate Dental Deans to produce orthodontists who will strive for the highest standards of patient-centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development
About us
The NHS England, London and KSS is responsible for planning the delivery and ensuring the quality of postgraduate dental education and training across London and KSS. NHSE is committed to the development of a medical and dental workforce that will support high quality patient care in London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
Please note: The post is offered on a secondment basis and all candidates are reminded that if they are successful, they are responsible for securing written agreement from their Trust/Practice for release from clinical work for the specified number of PAs/sessions.
The length of appointment will be for 3 years plus potential for a 3 year extension subject to agreement of both parties
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fellowship of College /Faculty, professional association and/or body
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
Desirable
- Educational qualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education
Employment / Experience
Essential
- Working with learners or doctors in training in educational context
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi professional team
- Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
- Applicants who are doctors or dentists require a licence to practice
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges / Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and E&D in the last 3 years
- Active involvement in and up to date with appraisal process
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes including understanding workforce matters
Desirable
- Previous or current appointment as leader in healthcare education
- Awareness of funding streams for healthcare
- Understanding of current heath and social care and education policy
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complex and uncertainty
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Ability to quickly establish person personal and professional credibility with key stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Committed to own personal development and support others to develop and progress
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fellowship of College /Faculty, professional association and/or body
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
Desirable
- Educational qualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education
Employment / Experience
Essential
- Working with learners or doctors in training in educational context
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi professional team
- Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
- Applicants who are doctors or dentists require a licence to practice
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges / Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and E&D in the last 3 years
- Active involvement in and up to date with appraisal process
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes including understanding workforce matters
Desirable
- Previous or current appointment as leader in healthcare education
- Awareness of funding streams for healthcare
- Understanding of current heath and social care and education policy
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complex and uncertainty
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Ability to quickly establish person personal and professional credibility with key stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Committed to own personal development and support others to develop and progress
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
