Job summary
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.
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.
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Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
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Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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
- Full Registration with the GDC
- A higher diploma/degree
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Mentoring/ coaching qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of Primary Care dentistry
- Experience in a senior dental foundation training role
- Experience of performance assessments
- Experience of Postgraduate Dental Education
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team
Skills, capbilities and attributes
Essential
- A positive attitude to change and doing things differently
- A continuing quest for personal and professional development
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the GDC
- A higher diploma/degree
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Mentoring/ coaching qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of Primary Care dentistry
- Experience in a senior dental foundation training role
- Experience of performance assessments
- Experience of Postgraduate Dental Education
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team
Skills, capbilities and attributes
Essential
- A positive attitude to change and doing things differently
- A continuing quest for personal and professional development
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- 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
Additional information
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).
