Job summary
The Training Programme Director in Dental Core Training NHSENW will support the Associate Dental Dean in the Strategic Development of the School of Dentistry.
The post holder will lead on the development of the School's Recruitment and Retention Strategy and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme. The post holder will be a member of the Dental Core Training Executive Committee.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be one of a team of 5 TPDs, their particular area of responsibility will be DCT within Cheshire and Merseyside OMFS units.
The post holder will be tasked with delivery of the objectives set out in the Dental Education Reform Programme (DERP) and by COPDEND through the DCT Advisory Group.
Work in collaboration with Associate Dental Dean for Dental Core Training to develop and implement a Medical and Dental Workforce Strategy which supports the recruitment and retention of Dental Core Trainees
To support the Head of School in managing trainee underperformance with the support of the Lead Associate Dean for the specialty, in line with the NHSE North West Office Doctors and Dentists Review Group/Trainees Requiring Extra Support (TRES) framework.
To liaise with the NHSE North West Office training programmes in Dental Foundation, Core and specialty as requested by the Head of School, to support the development and provision of training opportunities.
To attend the Dental Core Training Executive Committee and support the Associate Dental Dean and Dental Dean in facilitating appropriate engagement from Training Programme Directors and other stakeholders.
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 Englandis available here.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To attend and participate in the NHSE North West Office Schools Board, Heads of School meetings and other NHSE meetings as required. This will include the sharing of best practice from within the School, to facilitate the effective use of resources and support a collaborative approach to improving the delivery of education and training across the region.
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
To attend and participate in the NHSE North West Office Schools Board, Heads of School meetings and other NHSE meetings as required. This will include the sharing of best practice from within the School, to facilitate the effective use of resources and support a collaborative approach to improving the delivery of education and training across the region.
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
- Consultant or senior clinician on the Dental Register
- Membership or Fellowship of a Medical or Dental Royal College
- Educational Qualification and experience in line with COPDEND Standards for Dental Educators
- Formal educational qualification PGCert/FHEA Accreditation or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context
- Experience as an educational supervisor
- Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education
- Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda
- Experience in Recruitment
- Clinical Manager Experience
Desirable
- Awareness of funding streams for education or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable Leadership skills and an ability to motivate others
- A strong sense of vision and an ability to innovate
- Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral presentation skills
- Committed to own professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Consultant or senior clinician on the Dental Register
- Membership or Fellowship of a Medical or Dental Royal College
- Educational Qualification and experience in line with COPDEND Standards for Dental Educators
- Formal educational qualification PGCert/FHEA Accreditation or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context
- Experience as an educational supervisor
- Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education
- Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda
- Experience in Recruitment
- Clinical Manager Experience
Desirable
- Awareness of funding streams for education or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable Leadership skills and an ability to motivate others
- A strong sense of vision and an ability to innovate
- Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral presentation skills
- Committed to own professional development
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).
