Job summary
We are looking to recruit to the post of Dental Workforce Dean. This role is a substantive role. The post is 22.5 hours per week.
The role of the Dental Workforce Dean is to work with and support the NHS England Regional Postgraduate Dean and Regional Director of Workforce in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions that exist to deliver a dental workforce, aligned to the NHS England mandate.
Main duties of the job
The Dental Workforce Dean is professionally and managerially accountable to the Regional Postgraduate Dean. The role will focus upon the delivery and improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links as well as innovative ways of curriculum delivery and workforce well-being strategies.
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.
If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the Postgraduate Dean, Dental workforce Dean works across the spectrum of Dental health and, within the context of a team, so that the provision of education reflects changing service models. This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum of professional and other backgrounds.
Although the main role is to lead and develop Postgraduate Dental training. all senior clinicians within NHSE may have wider roles and projects as agreed with the Postgraduate Dean and Regional Workforce Director.
Please refer to the job description attached to view the person specification.
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
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
To support the Postgraduate Dean, Dental workforce Dean works across the spectrum of Dental health and, within the context of a team, so that the provision of education reflects changing service models. This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum of professional and other backgrounds.
Although the main role is to lead and develop Postgraduate Dental training. all senior clinicians within NHSE may have wider roles and projects as agreed with the Postgraduate Dean and Regional Workforce Director.
Please refer to the job description attached to view the person specification.
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
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
Essential
- Primary Dental qualification
- Registration with the General Dental Council
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in education, training, leadership or clinical management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Senior clinical leadership role
- Evidence of being able to manage a team to effectively deliver programmes
- Evidence of working at a strategic level within healthcare
Desirable
- Understanding of financial systems
- Management of professional standards concerns
- Clear understanding of dental professional training
Attitudes and Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills with colleagues and stakeholders
- Ability to clearly demonstrate a commitment to fairness and equity of access for all
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Dental qualification
- Registration with the General Dental Council
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in education, training, leadership or clinical management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Senior clinical leadership role
- Evidence of being able to manage a team to effectively deliver programmes
- Evidence of working at a strategic level within healthcare
Desirable
- Understanding of financial systems
- Management of professional standards concerns
- Clear understanding of dental professional training
Attitudes and Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills with colleagues and stakeholders
- Ability to clearly demonstrate a commitment to fairness and equity of access for all
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).
