Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available to join the Directorate of Multi-Professional Dental Education as Associate Dental Dean on a fixed term contract until 31 March 2024. The successful applicant will be a member of the Dental Executive Team and work with the senior leadership team and key members of the wider health economy to further develop and support the strategic delivery of dental education and training specifically across north Cumbria.
The post holder must have experience of postgraduate dental education and training along with extensive knowledge of dental provision and the issues affecting remote and rural locations.
The post has an allocation of two sessions per week. The post is offered as a NHSE employed position at GP04 on the dental educators' payscale.
The postholder must be based in Cumbria and have an extensive local knowledge of the area and NHS dental services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have experience of, and commitment to, postgraduate dental education and the delivery of high quality educational and training.The post holder must hold current, or demonstrate previous, registration with the GDC as a Dentist
Whilst focusing on dental education and training across north Cumbria, with clear leadership from the Postgraduate Dental Dean, the post holder must also support the strategic vision for the long term recruitment and retention of a dental and oral health workforce. The post holder will be able to work on national reform and develop effective strategies and operational policies for promoting innovation across the region with regards to Dentistry in line with the actions set out in HEE's Advancing Dental Care Review Report and support the work of the Dental Education Reform Programme (DERP).
Working closely with colleagues in NHS England, Public Health England, Local Authorities, the GDC and other professional bodies to ensure Dentistry and Oral Health are embedded in strategic partnership working to fulfil the requirements of the NHS Long Term Plan and the strategic direction of the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board.
The post holder will have demonstrable experience of leadership roles and the ability to be an advocate and positive role model, together with experience in programme management, educational support and quality processes.
About us
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 visithttps://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.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
Details
Date posted
05 September 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£119,123 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
7 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
990-NEY-6537122-E
Job locations
Bourne House
Mandale Business Park
Durham
DH1 1TH
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
Bourne House
Mandale Business Park
Durham
DH1 1TH
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)




