Job summary
NHE England North East and North Cumbria are advertising for the position of Associate Dean (Dental Foundation) . There is a sessional availability of 4 sessions per week. We would consider a job share against the sessional commitment dependent on successful applicants availability.
The role will include management and oversight of operational issues in relation to Dental Foundation programmes and strategic processes and development of programmes to deliver training in areas of greatest need.
Main duties of the job
The Associate Dean will have a key role in the quality management of Dental Foundation Training across the geography, working collaboratively with local Training Programme Directors, other regional Associate Dental Deans and NHSE staff.
The post holder will be expected to support and drive forward the recommendations of Advancing Dental Care and the Dental Education Reform Programme within the North East and North Cumbria.
About us
NHSE is an ambitious and innovative organisation, providing system leadership across education and training for the health and public health workforce within England.
To do this effectively and to ensure the best possible outcomes and experience for patients and people, we work closely with key stakeholders to ensure everything is driven by patient needs and by local healthcare providers.
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 and training
Essential
- Full Registration with GDC
- A higher diploma or degree
Desirable
- Mentoring/ coaching qualification
- Leadership qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of Primary Care Dentistry
- Experience in a senior dental foundation training role
- Experience of performance assessments
- Experience of Postgraduate Dental Education
Desirable
- Involvement in National Recruitment
- Experience of leading a team
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Teamworking including negotiating skills and problem solving skills
- Highly developed communication and networking skills.
- Ability to work as member of a multi-professional team at a senior level.
- Proven track record of influencing and motivating others and leading change.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full Registration with GDC
- A higher diploma or degree
Desirable
- Mentoring/ coaching qualification
- Leadership qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of Primary Care Dentistry
- Experience in a senior dental foundation training role
- Experience of performance assessments
- Experience of Postgraduate Dental Education
Desirable
- Involvement in National Recruitment
- Experience of leading a team
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Teamworking including negotiating skills and problem solving skills
- Highly developed communication and networking skills.
- Ability to work as member of a multi-professional team at a senior level.
- Proven track record of influencing and motivating others and leading change.
Desirable
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).
