NHS England

Clinical Fellow in Dentistry

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Job summary

Following the most recent NHS reforms, the role of health care professionals is changing with an expectation that they will be responsible for both the delivery and commissioning of high quality care for whole patient populations. Specifically, the success of these changes will depend on the engagement of clinicians and the leadership they provide (Ham, 2010). The clinical fellow programme aims to support a GDC registrant on a 12 month project-based attachments, working with Health Education NW. The aim of this post is to develop clinical leadership capability within the dental profession. In addition to work-based experience, the programme will provide participants with development over the course of the year.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to undertake the following duties:

To attend and lead all relevant project meetings within the assigned organisation.
To provide clinical leadership for agreed projects.
To liaise and engage with colleagues as appropriate.
Provide timely and effective clinical advice and leadership working with managers and staff.
Provide written reports on project progress, including risks and issues.
Attend study sessions, training days and development opportunities associated with the Fellowship.
Participate in all aspects of the Fellowship scheme and its evaluation.
Act as an ambassador for the Fellowship scheme and promote clinical leadership.

The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not intended to be exhaustive, may vary over time and are subject to management review and amendment. In the context of adhering to project deadlines there are occasions where the post holder will be expected to work beyond regular working hours to support delivery and execution of work streams.

About us

In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.

The new 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 agreat 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 visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/ .

Date posted

15 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 a year pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

990-NW-3b-21383

Job locations

Manchester

M1 3BN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Engaging People / Key Working Relationships

Fellows will develop networks across the NHS System to enable the DERP projects to have a consensus of views on future working. By identifying those areas of high impact through education and training opportunities.

Delivering Results / Functional Responsibilities

Health Education NW will provide a number of developmental opportunities e.g. attendance at board meetings, working with multi-professional teams, project management experience, and exposure to NHS financial management.

Management and Leadership

Working with the relevant organisations across the NHS, Fellows will develop leadership and organisational skills for clinicians.

This post offers multiple opportunities to develop leadership skills and to take individual responsibility for large regional and national level projects that will have an impact across the health service. Independent working is a crucial element within the post and engaging with the entire network will require clear communication and motivation.

Setting Direction and Service Improvement

Fellows will work with the Postgraduate Dental Dean or nominated deputy to lead the development of quality and service improvement changes. Through this work Fellows will learn about change implementation and management across organisational boundaries within the health system in England.

Fellows will work with health service organisations where appropriate to support the implementation of effective commissioning of healthcare provision.

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitmentprofile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Descriptionand other supporting documents.If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, weneed then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and sowe sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!SecondmentsApplicants 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

Engaging People / Key Working Relationships

Delivering Results / Functional Responsibilities

Management and Leadership

Working with the relevant organisations across the NHS, Fellows will develop leadership and organisational skills for clinicians.

Setting Direction and Service Improvement

Fellows will work with health service organisations where appropriate to support the implementation of effective commissioning of healthcare provision.

Person Specification

Behaviours and Values

Essential

Good communications skills
Understands self and impact of behaviour on others
Evidence of continual personal learning and development

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Teaching and training
Critical appraisal skills
Ability to develop educational programmes
Development of evaluations / audit protocols / grant applications
Ability to work with, and lead others, across professions

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Some knowledge of organisational development or management or leadership development theory, principles or programmes
Understanding of current issues and challenges within health care delivery in dentistry and in the wider NHS
Some understanding of quality improvement / safety improvement / clinical governance principles application within clinical settings
Previous co-ordination or management or leadership experience either at undergraduate or postgraduate level or within or without health care
Evidence of clinical excellence e.g. prizes, presentations, papers

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Full registration with GDC
Post-Degree Master level or 5 years senior management equivalent
Must be at least 5 years post qualified
Post qualification in Teaching and Learning or equivalent

Person Specification

Behaviours and Values

Essential

Good communications skills
Understands self and impact of behaviour on others
Evidence of continual personal learning and development

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Teaching and training
Critical appraisal skills
Ability to develop educational programmes
Development of evaluations / audit protocols / grant applications
Ability to work with, and lead others, across professions

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Some knowledge of organisational development or management or leadership development theory, principles or programmes
Understanding of current issues and challenges within health care delivery in dentistry and in the wider NHS
Some understanding of quality improvement / safety improvement / clinical governance principles application within clinical settings
Previous co-ordination or management or leadership experience either at undergraduate or postgraduate level or within or without health care
Evidence of clinical excellence e.g. prizes, presentations, papers

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Full registration with GDC
Post-Degree Master level or 5 years senior management equivalent
Must be at least 5 years post qualified
Post qualification in Teaching and Learning or equivalent

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Manchester

M1 3BN

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Manchester

M1 3BN

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)