Dental Foundation Training Programme Director

4 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom NHS England Full time

Job summary

The Training Programme Director is responsible for the co-ordination, running and quality control of the Dental Foundation Training programme across a defined East of England footprint. There are currently approximately 12-16 trainees allocated to each scheme, but this is subject to change based on a review of the regional and national programme numbers.

The post holder will be involved in supporting existing training practices and developing non training teams to become suitable training environments.

The post will be for 1 session per week through July 2023 while you learn the role alongside one of our experienced TPDs, and increase to 3 sessions per week from August 2023 when you take over as the appointed TPD for the DFT scheme.

Main duties of the job

NHS Workforce Training & Education is looking to recruit to the post of Dental Foundation Training Programme Director working across East of England.

You will work as part of the regional EoE (East of England) team. You will be required to attend sessions at the associated Post graduate centre for your Dental Foundation scheme, and attend meetings at various East of England locations as required. The post holder will work closely with the Postgraduate Dental Dean, Associate Deans and Office teams within Workforce Training & Education (WT&E)

The post holder will be responsible for oversight of professional development of Foundation Dentists within an allocated area. You will be part of a team responsible for monitoring and improving standards for Dental Foundation training across the region. A primary part of this role will be to escalate to the Regional Post-Graduate Dental Dean (PGDD) and Associate Deans any risks that might affect the workings and reputation of NHSE WT&E.

About us

NHSE WT&E provides leadership for the education and training system. It ensures that the shape and skills of the future health and public health workforce evolve to sustain high quality outcomes for patients in the face of demographic and technological change. WT&E ensures that the workforce has the right skills, behaviours and training, and is available in the right numbers, to support the delivery of excellent healthcare and drive improvements through supporting healthcare providers and clinicians to take greater responsibility for planning and commissioning education and training.

Our ambition is to be the best organisation of our type in the world by living our values every day.

Our Core Values are that everyone feels valued and respected and are included and involved in everything that affects them; are trusted to make decisions with clear reasons in order to be empowered to deliver; are committed to clear, effective communication , which is transparent and open when sharing information; takes pride and has integrity in everything we do and recognises that everyone has a significant contribution whilst taking personal responsibility and accountability for actions and behaviours.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Contribution towards the organisation of Educational Supervisor and Foundation Dentist Inductions Management of defined Scheme e-portfolio including production of reports and feedback for Foundation Dentists (FDs) Input in to the recruitment of Educational Supervisors (ESs) including undertaking practice visits as directed Organising, managing and directing the local scheme study programme ensuring the programme meets curriculum requirements Produce regular reports as required Co-ordination and participation in the Interim and Final Review of Competency Progression (IRCP and FRCP) process in consultation and liaison with the Dental Dean as necessary Overseeing the progress of individual trainees through the curriculum; ensure learning objectives are set, appropriate assessments carried out, and appropriate supervision and support is in place Attend meetings as directed

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information 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 Significant experience as a registered dental practitioner Currently working within an NHS dental practice for the duration of the post

Desirable

PG Certification

Experience

Essential

Current or Previous experience as a Dental Foundation Training Educational Supervisor Have genuine enthusiasm for education and relevant, up-to-date training in teaching methods Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education

Desirable

Awareness of the recommendations of Advancing Dental Care/ DERP

Abilities and Values

Essential

Flexible and adaptable approach with a positive attitude to change To promote effective workplace learning and to promote a values-based culture in line with HEE and NHS values. Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships with colleagues

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