Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for oversight of professional development of
Dental Foundation trainees.
You will be part of a teamresponsible for monitoring and improving standards for Dental Foundation trainingacross the region. You will co-ordinate quality-assessment and management ofeducational and clinical supervisors (trainers) relevant to the needs of DentalFoundation 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
Please note this is a 3 year Fixed Term role.
Main duties of the job
To monitor the professional development of Foundation Dentists on the scheme assigned and report this to the regional AD for Foundation Training
To ensure that this quality management process by NHS England conforms to guidance within the Dental Blue (Foundation) Guide
To manage an allocated Dental Foundation Scheme within NHS England NW Dental Foundation Training (DFT) Programme
The allocation of TPDs to individual schemes will be at the discretion of the Regional PGDD and AD for Foundation Training
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Job description
Job responsibilities
TPDs should expect to rotate to different schemes when requested by AD to best optimise QM of the programme, trainers and foundation training practices
To work as an integral part of the Dental Foundation Training Programme team to develop quality-based training for Foundation Dentists in the NW programmes to both national and regional standards
For full information on the job role, please see attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
TPDs should expect to rotate to different schemes when requested by AD to best optimise QM of the programme, trainers and foundation training practices
To work as an integral part of the Dental Foundation Training Programme team to develop quality-based training for Foundation Dentists in the NW programmes to both national and regional standards
For full information on the job role, please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary dental qualification
- At least 5 years' experience in an Educational Supervisor
- Current active GDC Registration (without conditions past or present)
- Currently working clinically within an NHS dental practice with NHS commitment 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
- A commitment not to be an educational supervisor if appointed as a Training Programme Director (if you are a current ES, NHSE will honour the agreement for the current FD)
Desirable
- Can demonstrate active involvement in professional bodies/LDA/MCN
- Enhanced clinical skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience and training in clinical and educational supervision role
- Demonstrates Innovation
- 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
Desirable
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education (
- Experience in training & understanding of recruitment and selection processes
- Previous experience in an educational leadership role (
- Good understanding of current health social and education policy relevant to the role
- Awareness of the recommendations of Advancing Dental Care
- Experience in supporting Overseas Qualified Dentists
- Mentoring and Coaching experience
Skills
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable approach with a positive attitude to change
- Good written and verbal communication skills, including ability to command and present or chair meeting in an effective manner
- Good time management and organisational abilities
- Has a working knowledge of the aims and objectives of Dental Foundation Training
- Understands change management
- Ability to mediate and negotiate
- Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships with colleagues
- Demonstrate a commitment to postgraduate education which will at least satisfy GDC requirements
- Ability to interpret complex information to produce appropriate conclusions and take any necessary actions
- Demonstrate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and IT literate
- Can work effectively as part of a team
- Can identify and manage stress
- Ability to appraise.
- Can identify and recognise risk and the need to escalate
Desirable
- Has received training in mentoring, coaching and/ or counselling
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary dental qualification
- At least 5 years' experience in an Educational Supervisor
- Current active GDC Registration (without conditions past or present)
- Currently working clinically within an NHS dental practice with NHS commitment 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
- A commitment not to be an educational supervisor if appointed as a Training Programme Director (if you are a current ES, NHSE will honour the agreement for the current FD)
Desirable
- Can demonstrate active involvement in professional bodies/LDA/MCN
- Enhanced clinical skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience and training in clinical and educational supervision role
- Demonstrates Innovation
- 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
Desirable
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education (
- Experience in training & understanding of recruitment and selection processes
- Previous experience in an educational leadership role (
- Good understanding of current health social and education policy relevant to the role
- Awareness of the recommendations of Advancing Dental Care
- Experience in supporting Overseas Qualified Dentists
- Mentoring and Coaching experience
Skills
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable approach with a positive attitude to change
- Good written and verbal communication skills, including ability to command and present or chair meeting in an effective manner
- Good time management and organisational abilities
- Has a working knowledge of the aims and objectives of Dental Foundation Training
- Understands change management
- Ability to mediate and negotiate
- Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships with colleagues
- Demonstrate a commitment to postgraduate education which will at least satisfy GDC requirements
- Ability to interpret complex information to produce appropriate conclusions and take any necessary actions
- Demonstrate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and IT literate
- Can work effectively as part of a team
- Can identify and manage stress
- Ability to appraise.
- Can identify and recognise risk and the need to escalate
Desirable
- Has received training in mentoring, coaching and/ or counselling
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
