Job summary
A Training Programme Director IQD is primarily responsible for the commissioning and provision of, and quality assuring, training within NHS Primary Care across the region.
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.
(As a result of NHS England's (NHSE) integration into the Department of Health, all educator recruitment activity either extensions to existing contracts or new appointments, will now be Fixed Term Contracts, will have an end date of 31 October 2026. We are currently reviewing the recruitment process beyond this date and will provide updates as soon as the new procedures are confirmed.)
Main duties of the job
The Training Programme Director will focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Dentist with a thorough understanding of training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.
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.
If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Dentist with a thorough understanding of IQD training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Dentist with a thorough understanding of IQD training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary dental qualification
- At least 5 years' experience
- Current active GDC Registration (without present conditions/undertakings)
- Educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, diploma or master's in medical education (or current participation in such)
- Prepared to undertake such training towards their professional development as prescribed by the Postgraduate Dental Director or their nominated deputy
- Currently working within an NHS primary care dental setting
Desirable
- Can demonstrate active involvement in professional bodies/LDA/MCN
- Holds a registerable postgraduate qualification, (MCGDent/MFGDP, or equivalent etc.)
- Evidence of relevant dental research experience
- Previous experience of working as an Educational Supervisor
- Knowledge/experience of process for provision of performer number
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience and training in clinical and educational supervision role
- Experience of educational leadership
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Demonstrates a track record of delivery of required tasks to stated timelines, e.g. practice visits, portfolio monitoring etc
- An experienced Primary Care Dental Practitioner with a current demonstrable minimum personal NHS commitment to primary dental care of 1000 UDAs or equivalent per annum (desirable)
- Experience in training & understanding of recruitment and selection processes
- Knowledge of principles of clinical governance
- Awareness of the recommendations of Advancing Dental Care
- Good understanding of current health social and education policy
Desirable
- Has worked as an Educational Supervisor for a minimum of 3 years in the past 5 years (desirable
- Experience of involvement in appraisals/reviews
- Demonstrate skills in leadership and assertiveness
- Experience of teaching
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
- Understands change management
- Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships with colleagues
- Ability to mediate and negotiate
- Ability to exercise diplomacy and tact
- Ability to interpret complex information to produce appropriate conclusions and take any necessary actions
- Demonstrate a commitment to postgraduate education which will at least satisfy GDC requirements
- Has a working knowledge of the aims and objectives of Dental Foundation Training
Desirable
- Can identify and manage stress
- Has received otraining in mentoring, coaching and/ or counselling
- Can demonstrate an ability to plan strategically
- Has experience of working with dental professionals in difficulty
- Ability to appraise
- Can identify and recognise risk and the need to escalate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary dental qualification
- At least 5 years' experience
- Current active GDC Registration (without present conditions/undertakings)
- Educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, diploma or master's in medical education (or current participation in such)
- Prepared to undertake such training towards their professional development as prescribed by the Postgraduate Dental Director or their nominated deputy
- Currently working within an NHS primary care dental setting
Desirable
- Can demonstrate active involvement in professional bodies/LDA/MCN
- Holds a registerable postgraduate qualification, (MCGDent/MFGDP, or equivalent etc.)
- Evidence of relevant dental research experience
- Previous experience of working as an Educational Supervisor
- Knowledge/experience of process for provision of performer number
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience and training in clinical and educational supervision role
- Experience of educational leadership
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Demonstrates a track record of delivery of required tasks to stated timelines, e.g. practice visits, portfolio monitoring etc
- An experienced Primary Care Dental Practitioner with a current demonstrable minimum personal NHS commitment to primary dental care of 1000 UDAs or equivalent per annum (desirable)
- Experience in training & understanding of recruitment and selection processes
- Knowledge of principles of clinical governance
- Awareness of the recommendations of Advancing Dental Care
- Good understanding of current health social and education policy
Desirable
- Has worked as an Educational Supervisor for a minimum of 3 years in the past 5 years (desirable
- Experience of involvement in appraisals/reviews
- Demonstrate skills in leadership and assertiveness
- Experience of teaching
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
- Understands change management
- Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships with colleagues
- Ability to mediate and negotiate
- Ability to exercise diplomacy and tact
- Ability to interpret complex information to produce appropriate conclusions and take any necessary actions
- Demonstrate a commitment to postgraduate education which will at least satisfy GDC requirements
- Has a working knowledge of the aims and objectives of Dental Foundation Training
Desirable
- Can identify and manage stress
- Has received otraining in mentoring, coaching and/ or counselling
- Can demonstrate an ability to plan strategically
- Has experience of working with dental professionals in difficulty
- Ability to appraise
- Can identify and recognise risk and the need to escalate
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
