Job summary
NHSE Workforce Training and Education Directorate (WT&E) is looking to recruit to the post of Dental Care Professional Lead working across London and Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
You will work as part of the regional London and KSS teams. You will be required to carry out practice visits across London and KSS, in person and remotely.
The post holder will work closely with the Regional Dean, Associate Deans and Office teams within WT&E.
3 roles available at: 2 posts x 2 days per week (15 hours) and 1 post x 1 day per week (7.5 hours).
The role is open to all GDC-registered DCPs: Dental Therapists, Dental Nurses, Dental Hygienists and Dental Technicians.
Main duties of the job
- The DCP leads will act as leaders for DCPs within their area and will promote leadership skills amongst DCPs.
- Engagement with NHS England, Public health England, Primarycare forums, Local professional networks, Associate deans and undergraduate dental schools where appropriate.
- To procure the education and training for developing the DCPworkforce within the NHSE
- To ensure commissioned dental training and education, whichallows the service needs of the population to be met and to ensure patient safety at all levels
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.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
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
- GDC registrant as DCP (without conditions past or present)
- Teaching Qualification (e.g. Certificate)
- Clinically active registrant (without conditions)
Desirable
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a dental care professional
- Understanding the principles of quality assurance
- Experience of partnership and collaborative working across both internal and external organisations
- Writing complex correspondence and producing reports
Desirable
- Awareness of Advancing Dental Care
- Committee experience
- An understanding of the equal opportunities framework
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in a continuous process of self-development as an educationalist and participation in the annual appraisal process.
- Commitment to supporting audit and evidence-based dentistry
- Proven initiative and judgement with ability to work independently
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of the needs of Dental Care professionals
- Ability to work closely as a team with other regional DCP leads to ensure strong regional delivery function and task sharing
- Ability to interpret and communicate complex data to produce appropriate conclusions and take any necessary actions
- Flexible and adaptable approach with a positive attitude to change
- Clear Communicator
Desirable
- Effective negotiation and influencing skills
- Confident interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate empathy, patience and sensitivity
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GDC registrant as DCP (without conditions past or present)
- Teaching Qualification (e.g. Certificate)
- Clinically active registrant (without conditions)
Desirable
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a dental care professional
- Understanding the principles of quality assurance
- Experience of partnership and collaborative working across both internal and external organisations
- Writing complex correspondence and producing reports
Desirable
- Awareness of Advancing Dental Care
- Committee experience
- An understanding of the equal opportunities framework
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in a continuous process of self-development as an educationalist and participation in the annual appraisal process.
- Commitment to supporting audit and evidence-based dentistry
- Proven initiative and judgement with ability to work independently
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of the needs of Dental Care professionals
- Ability to work closely as a team with other regional DCP leads to ensure strong regional delivery function and task sharing
- Ability to interpret and communicate complex data to produce appropriate conclusions and take any necessary actions
- Flexible and adaptable approach with a positive attitude to change
- Clear Communicator
Desirable
- Effective negotiation and influencing skills
- Confident interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate empathy, patience and sensitivity
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).
