Job summary
A new opportunity has arisen for a Dental Educator to join the Dental Deanery to lead on different aspects of education for dental professionals in Wales including:
- managing the Dentists with Enhanced Skills accreditation framework
- developing effective and relevant online learning material
- directing and future planning the provision of the Developing the Dental Educator course
Main duties of the job
Responsible for overseeing, managing and quality assuring the Dentist with Enhanced Skills (DES) accreditation framework across a range of dental specialties.
Lead on the commissioning, provision, direction and future planning of Developing the Dental Educator (DDE) for the dental profession.
Develop effective and relevant online learning material that enhances learning and professional development for the dental profession
About us
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is the strategic workforce body for NHS Wales with statutory functions that include education and training, workforce planning, workforce development and transformation, leadership and succession planning, and careers. Our purpose is to develop a workforce that delivers excellent care to patients/service users and excellent population health. We are a Special Health Authority working closely with our partners; Social Care Wales, education providers, professional and regulatory bodies and Welsh Government.
HEIW's is committed to developing an internal culture of choice. Our Values reflect our thoughts, feelings and beliefs in how we will, and will not, behave and treat others:
- Respect for All in every contact we have with others,
- Ideas that Improve: Harnessing creativity and continuously innovating, evaluating and improving,
- Together as a Team: Working with colleagues across NHS Wales and with partner organisations.
HEIW received the HPMA Award for Employee Engagement in 2019.
What you can expect:
- a corporate induction and 90 day Welcome itinerary,
- compassionate leadership,
- a meaningful values based performance appraisal process,
- the opportunity to impact upon health and social care services and the lives and wellbeing of the people of Wales.
Many of our colleagues and stakeholders have commented on the buzz and atmosphere we create by working together as "One HEIW Team". Do you want to join that team?
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) with no conditions
- A higher diploma/degree in medical/dental education
- Outstanding professional record both clinically and in education and training
- Experience working as a NHS General Dental Practitioner
Desirable
- Registered as a specialist with the GDC
- Membership/Fellowship of a Royal College in the United Kingdom
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as member of a multi-professional team
- Proven ability to implement, monitor and report on quality and outcomes and address areas of concern appropriately
Other
Essential
- Commitment and motivation with ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
- Flexible approach to work to meet the needs of business
- Ability to travel as necessary to fulfil the role
Experience
Essential
- A combination of experience/knowledge of all sectors of dentistry, including delivering dentistry in secondary and primary care
- A good academic record with evidence of involvement in the delivery and management of dental education and training
- Evidence and involvement of adult dental postgraduate education, theory, and practice
- Knowledge of the structure and working of the NHS dental services in Wales, and experience of interpreting local and national policies
Desirable
- Regional or national experience of committee work relating to postgraduate dental education
- Organisation of Postgraduate Dental Education and Training in the UK
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Experience of communicating, and influencing at a senior level with both internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills reflecting the values of compassionate leadership
- Computer literate with a knowledge of modern educational technology that is used to support learning
- Possession of educational skills, particularly presentation, counselling, mentoring and motivational skills
- Proven ability to implement, monitor and report on quality and outcomes and address areas of concern appropriately
- Ability to work as member of a multi-professional team
Desirable
- Welsh speaker (level 1) or willingness to work towards this level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) with no conditions
- A higher diploma/degree in medical/dental education
- Outstanding professional record both clinically and in education and training
- Experience working as a NHS General Dental Practitioner
Desirable
- Registered as a specialist with the GDC
- Membership/Fellowship of a Royal College in the United Kingdom
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as member of a multi-professional team
- Proven ability to implement, monitor and report on quality and outcomes and address areas of concern appropriately
Other
Essential
- Commitment and motivation with ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
- Flexible approach to work to meet the needs of business
- Ability to travel as necessary to fulfil the role
Experience
Essential
- A combination of experience/knowledge of all sectors of dentistry, including delivering dentistry in secondary and primary care
- A good academic record with evidence of involvement in the delivery and management of dental education and training
- Evidence and involvement of adult dental postgraduate education, theory, and practice
- Knowledge of the structure and working of the NHS dental services in Wales, and experience of interpreting local and national policies
Desirable
- Regional or national experience of committee work relating to postgraduate dental education
- Organisation of Postgraduate Dental Education and Training in the UK
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Experience of communicating, and influencing at a senior level with both internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills reflecting the values of compassionate leadership
- Computer literate with a knowledge of modern educational technology that is used to support learning
- Possession of educational skills, particularly presentation, counselling, mentoring and motivational skills
- Proven ability to implement, monitor and report on quality and outcomes and address areas of concern appropriately
- Ability to work as member of a multi-professional team
Desirable
- Welsh speaker (level 1) or willingness to work towards this level
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
