Job summary
- Main area
- Dental
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: GP Educator GP04
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 4 sessions per week (16 hours)
- Job ref
- 990-SW-6827115-E
- Employer
- NHS England
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bristol - 100 Temple Street
- Town
- Bristol
- Salary
- £126,270 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Associate Dean for Dental Foundation Training
NHS Medical & Dental: GP Educator GP04
Our Organisation
The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive – and we all have our part to play.
As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.
As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition,Ìýalthough the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity to join the Postgraduate Dental team in the South West as Associate Dean for Dental Foundation Training (DFT).Ìý The role of Associate Dean for DFT will have responsibility for the Dental Foundation Training programme within the South West and will be in a position to influence developments and meet future workforce needs.Ìý
The associate dean will work with and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions within DFT, aligned to the NHS England mandate. The Associate Dean will ensure that both national standards and also guidelines and standards established within the South West are met. â¶Ä¯
There is a sessional availability of 4 sessions per week for this role.
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 South West.
Working for our organisation
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 visitÌýhttps://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.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Associate Dean for Dental Foundation Training is an important and influential post both regionally and nationally.Ìý
The post holder will have responsibility for all Dental Foundation Training programmes and will be in a position to influence developments to meet future workforce needs.ÌýÌýÌý
Support recently qualified dentists to develop into safe vibrant independent performers to enter the NHS performer list through high quality foundation training.Ìý Strategically and operationally manage a team of Training Programme Directors (TPDs) to achieve these goals.ÌýÌýÌý
Representing the Directorate at both local and national meetings will be a requirement.Ìý
Regional work will focus firmly upon improvement and the quality of patient and learner safety and experience, and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future.ÌýÌýÌý
The post holder will be an important member of the Dental Directorate Executive Team to support to develop and improve education and training delivery for the benefit of patient care.Ìý
The duties listed in the JD are not intended to be exhaustive. The post holder may be asked to carry out other duties appropriate to their level and skills. The duties and responsibilities outlined may vary over time and are subject to management review and amendment.Ìý
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full Registration with the GDC
- A higher diploma/degree
Desirable criteria
- Leadership qualification
- Mentoring/ coaching qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Excellent knowledge of Primary Care dentistry
- Experience in a senior dental foundation training role
- Experience of performance assessments
- Experience of Postgraduate Dental Education
Desirable criteria
- Experience of leading a team
Skills, capbilities and attributes
Essential criteria
- A positive attitude to change and doing things differently
- A continuing quest for personal and professional development
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Demonstrates NHS values
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jane Luker
- Job title
- Postgraduate Dental Dean
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01454252681
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