Job summary
Employer heading
Associate Dean for Dental Foundation Training
NHS Medical & Dental: GP Educator GP04
Our Organisation
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity to join the Postgraduate Dental team in the South West as Associate Dean for Dental Foundation Training (DFT). 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.
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.
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
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- 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.
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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.
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.
Support recently qualified dentists to develop into safe vibrant independent performers to enter the NHS performer list through high quality foundation training. Strategically and operationally manage a team of Training Programme Directors (TPDs) to achieve these goals.
Representing the Directorate at both local and national meetings will be a requirement.
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.
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.
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.
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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