Job summary
NHSE Workforce Training and Education Directorate (WT&E) is looking to recruit to the post of Regional Dental Academic and Research Lead working across London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
You will work as part of the regional LaKSS (London, Kent Surrey and Sussex) team.The post holder will work closely with the Regional Dean, Associate Deans and Office teams within WT&E.
1 Academic Lead role available at 1 session per week (half a day per week)
1 Research Lead role available at 1 session per week (half a day per week)
Main duties of the job
- Help HEIs and NIHR IAT specialty trainees develop strong academic, teaching and clinical skills
- Ensure that research and training become embedded within both primary and secondary care
- Help Dental LaKSS Team evaluate the quality and output of Dental post-graduate education and training that they undertake to drive improvement and raise standards
- Be part of a vibrant, forward-looking Dental London and KSS Dean team
- Drive forward initiatives of the ADC project
About us
NHSE WT&E is an ambitious and innovative organisation, providing system leadership across education and training for the health and public health workforce within England.
To do this effectively and to ensure the best possible outcomes and experience for patients and people, we work closely with key stakeholders to ensure everything is driven by patient needs and by local healthcare providers.
On 1 April 2023 Health Education England became part of the new NHS England. Our people are our most important asset; recruiting and retaining the best talent remains crucial to our success. We continue to recruit externally where we cannot fill vacancies internally. We hope you choose to join us but please be aware that some roles may be subject to change in the future. We want to attract and retain highly skilled people to enable us to work with our partners to plan, recruit, educate and train the health workforce. Please note, some supporting documentation attached to this vacancy refers to the legacy organisation, previously known as Health Education England, now NHS England. Work is continuing to harmonise the new NHS England recruitment service and any reference to Health Education England will be updated in due course. More information about the transition to the new NHS England is available here.
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.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
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.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- GDC registrant as DCP (without conditions past or present)
- Current employment as an NHS Dental Consultant / Honorary Senior Lecturer, Reader, Professor OR as a Honorary Senior Lecturer, Reader, Professor with honorary NHS dental Consultant contract
- Academic Supervisor
- PhD or equivalent
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of dental speciality training processes
- Knowledge of and understands research and academic career progression pressures and difficulties within dentistry
- Knowledge of NIHR IAT training for dentistry
- Demonstrate an ability to innovate
- Experience of Dental Academic Speciality training
Desirable
- Knowledge of Advancing Dental Care
- Experience of formal recruitment processes
- Experience of ARCP / trainee assessment
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in a continuous process of self-development as an educationalist and participation in the annual appraisal process.
- A positive attitude to change
- Proven initiative and judgement with ability to work independently
- Understands the responsibility of working for a large operation and supports the value and policies of NHSE during TPDs duties
Desirable
- Passion for the delivery of high quality of training and education
- Sensitivity and tolerance - can work and function well within a team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of motivating young talented dentists to progress their career in research and academia
- Ability to work effectively with different internal and external stakeholders
- Performance and team management skills
- Strategic thinking and planning skills
- Clear Communicator
Desirable
- Effective negotiation and influencing skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- GDC registrant as DCP (without conditions past or present)
- Current employment as an NHS Dental Consultant / Honorary Senior Lecturer, Reader, Professor OR as a Honorary Senior Lecturer, Reader, Professor with honorary NHS dental Consultant contract
- Academic Supervisor
- PhD or equivalent
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of dental speciality training processes
- Knowledge of and understands research and academic career progression pressures and difficulties within dentistry
- Knowledge of NIHR IAT training for dentistry
- Demonstrate an ability to innovate
- Experience of Dental Academic Speciality training
Desirable
- Knowledge of Advancing Dental Care
- Experience of formal recruitment processes
- Experience of ARCP / trainee assessment
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in a continuous process of self-development as an educationalist and participation in the annual appraisal process.
- A positive attitude to change
- Proven initiative and judgement with ability to work independently
- Understands the responsibility of working for a large operation and supports the value and policies of NHSE during TPDs duties
Desirable
- Passion for the delivery of high quality of training and education
- Sensitivity and tolerance - can work and function well within a team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of motivating young talented dentists to progress their career in research and academia
- Ability to work effectively with different internal and external stakeholders
- Performance and team management skills
- Strategic thinking and planning skills
- Clear Communicator
Desirable
- Effective negotiation and influencing skills
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
