Job summary
- Main area
- Restorative Dentistry
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- 3 years (This is a 3 years secondment extendable to a maximum of three years, subject to mutual agreement)
- Hours
- Part time - 1 hour per week (1 hour / 0.25 PA)
- Job ref
- 990-NW-6681729-E
- Employer
- NHS England
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Any North West NHSE Region
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- TPD Educator sessional rate - 0.25PA = £2,500 per annum
- Closing
- 25/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Training Programme Director - Restorative Dentistry
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Our Organisation
The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive – and we all have our part to play.
As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.
As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job overview
- The Training Programme Director in Restorative Dentistry will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the School of Dentistry.
- The post holder will lead on the development of the School’s Recruitment and Retention Strategy and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme.
- The post holder will be a member of the School Board.
The post will be an initial 3-year secondment, with an option for extension upon discussion
Main duties of the job
Work in collaboration with Associate Dental Deans to develop and implement a Dental Workforce Strategy which supports the recruitment and retention of Restorative Dentistry Trainees.
Working for our organisation
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 visit https://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.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· To provide expert advice on Specialty specific matters to the Scheme.
· To support the Associate Denal Dean to ensure appropriate systems for Assessment, Rotational Management, Trainee Supervision & Support and other functions within the Specialty.
· To promote or lead work programmes on behalf of the Specialty.
· To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across the Team.
Full information on job role is on the job description
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 criteria
- Consultant in Restorative Dentistry on the Specialist Register
- Membership or Fellowship of a Medical or Dental Royal College
- Consultant currently working in NHS in North-West England
- Educational Qualification and experience in line with COPDEND Standards for Dental Educators
Desirable criteria
- Formal Educational qualifications PGCert/FHEA Accreditation or equivalent
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable Leadership skills and an ability to motivate others
- A strong sense of vision and an ability to innovate
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Desirable criteria
- ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Experience
Essential criteria
- Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context
- Experience as an educational supervisor
- Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
- Experience in Recruitment
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and equality and diversity trained in last 3 years
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of funding streams for education or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Chris Butterworth
- Job title
- Associate Dental Dean
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
You can also contact Craig Barclay - Associate Dental Dean
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