Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for oversight of professional development of Dental Foundation trainees within an allocated scheme. You will be part of a team responsible for monitoring and improving standards for Dental Foundation training across the region. You will co-ordinate quality-assessment and management of educational and clinical supervisors (trainers) relevant to the needs of Dental Foundation training.
Note
This list of duties is not exhaustive but indicates the main areas of work. This may be subject to change after consultation with the post holder to meet the changing needs of the organisation and to reflect the developing skills of the individual.
Main duties of the job
To co-ordinate quality-assessment and management of educational and clinical supervisors (trainers) relevant to the needs of DF training in NHSE
As directed by the regional AD for Foundation Training 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 FDs
To liaise with Educational Supervisors 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
Organise and facilitate regular case-based discussions as part of the study programme at the discretion of the regional AD
TPD will attend HEE NW headquarters when requested by the AD
Will provide details of planned annual leave to the central Dental office and arrangements for cover
Undertake educational/performance practice visits
TPDs will undertake compliance visits when directed by the ADs for Foundation and Performance and Conduct
About us
On 1 April 2023 Health Education England became part of the new NHS England. Our people are our most important asset; recruiting and retaining the best talent remains crucial to our success. We continue to recruit externally where we cannot fill vacancies internally. We hope you choose to join us but please be aware that some roles may be subject to change in the future. We want to attract and retain highly skilled people to enable us to work with our partners to plan, recruit, educate and train the health workforce. Please note, some supporting documentation attached to this vacancy refers to the legacy organisation, previously known as Health Education England, now NHS England. Work is continuing to harmonise the new NHS England recruitment service and any reference to Health Education England will be updated in due course. More information about the transition to the new NHS England is available here.
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
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only,agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting theapplication.
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
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only,agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting theapplication.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary dental qualification
- At least 5 years' experience as an Educational Supervisor
- Maintain an NHS clinical commitment
- Current active GDC Registration (without conditions past or present)
- Currently working clinically within an NHS dental practice for the duration of the post
- Educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, diploma or master's in medical education) or demonstration of equivalent experience
- Previous appointment as a Dental Foundation trainer, Programme Director or equivalent
- Previous appointment as a Dental Foundation trainer, Programme Director or equivalent
Desirable
- Can demonstrate active involvement in professional bodies/LDA/MCN
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience and training in clinical and educational supervision role
- Demonstrates a track record of delivery of required tasks to stated timelines, e.g. practice visits, portfolio monitoring etc
- Trained and experienced in Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
- Awareness of funding streams for postgraduate education
- Good understanding of current health social and education policy
- Awareness of the recommendations of Advancing Dental Care
Desirable
- Experience of educational leadership
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Experience in training & understanding of recruitment and selection processes
- Experience in supporting Overseas Qualified Dentists
- Mentoring and Coaching experience
Skills
Essential
- Good time management and organisational abilities
- Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships with colleagues
- Demonstrate a commitment to postgraduate education which will at least satisfy GDC requirements
- Demonstrate a written formal Personal Development Plan (PDP) and related programme of activity
- Demonstrate skills in leadership and assertiveness
- Has a working knowledge of the aims and objectives of Dental Foundation Training
- Has experience of working with dental professionals in difficulty
- Ability to appraise
- Can identify and recognise risk and the need to escalate
Desirable
- Ability to establish academic credibility
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary dental qualification
- At least 5 years' experience as an Educational Supervisor
- Maintain an NHS clinical commitment
- Current active GDC Registration (without conditions past or present)
- Currently working clinically within an NHS dental practice for the duration of the post
- Educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, diploma or master's in medical education) or demonstration of equivalent experience
- Previous appointment as a Dental Foundation trainer, Programme Director or equivalent
- Previous appointment as a Dental Foundation trainer, Programme Director or equivalent
Desirable
- Can demonstrate active involvement in professional bodies/LDA/MCN
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience and training in clinical and educational supervision role
- Demonstrates a track record of delivery of required tasks to stated timelines, e.g. practice visits, portfolio monitoring etc
- Trained and experienced in Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
- Awareness of funding streams for postgraduate education
- Good understanding of current health social and education policy
- Awareness of the recommendations of Advancing Dental Care
Desirable
- Experience of educational leadership
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Experience in training & understanding of recruitment and selection processes
- Experience in supporting Overseas Qualified Dentists
- Mentoring and Coaching experience
Skills
Essential
- Good time management and organisational abilities
- Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships with colleagues
- Demonstrate a commitment to postgraduate education which will at least satisfy GDC requirements
- Demonstrate a written formal Personal Development Plan (PDP) and related programme of activity
- Demonstrate skills in leadership and assertiveness
- Has a working knowledge of the aims and objectives of Dental Foundation Training
- Has experience of working with dental professionals in difficulty
- Ability to appraise
- Can identify and recognise risk and the need to escalate
Desirable
- Ability to establish academic credibility
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
