Associate Postgraduate Dental Dean

Job summary

Associate Postgraduate Dental Dean (Dental Core Training)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post ofAssociate Postgraduate Dental Dean (Dental Core Training) with HEIW.

The role will include management and oversight of operational issues in relation to Dental Core Training in Wales and strategic processes and development of programmes to deliver training fit for the future.

The post holder will:

Have a key role in the quality management of Dental Core Training across Wales, working collaboratively with Training Programme Directors, other regional and national colleagues and stakeholders. Consider local and organisational needs and policy direction, as well as national guidance in the context of dental training programmes. Be expected to deliver on strategic aims for Dental Core Training and early/ middle years training Be a key member of the Dental Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the broader strategic direction of the Dental Deanery within the Medical Directorate in HEIW.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

Have a key role in the quality management of Dental Core Training across Wales, working collaboratively with Training Programme Directors, other regional and national colleagues and stakeholders. Consider local and organisational needs and policy direction, as well as national guidance in the context of dental training programmes. Be expected to deliver on strategic aims for Dental Core Training and early/ middle years training Be a key member of the Dental Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the broader strategic direction of the Dental Deanery within the Medical Directorate in HEIW.

About us

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is the strategic workforce body for NHS Wales with statutory functions that include education and training, workforce planning, workforce development and transformation, leadership and succession planning, and careers. Our purpose is to develop a workforce that delivers excellent care to patients/service users and excellent population health. We are a Special Health Authority working closely with our partners; Social Care Wales, education providers, professional and regulatory bodies and Welsh Government.

HEIW's is committed to developing an internal culture of choice. Our Values reflect our thoughts, feelings and beliefs in how we will, and will not, behave and treat others:

- Respect for All in every contact we have with others,

- Ideas that Improve: Harnessing creativity and continuously innovating, evaluating and improving,

- Together as a Team: Working with colleagues across NHS Wales and with partner organisations.

HEIW received the HPMA Award for Employee Engagement in 2019.

What you can expect:

- a corporate induction and 90 day Welcome itinerary,

- compassionate leadership,

- a meaningful values based performance appraisal process,

- the opportunity to impact upon health and social care services and the lives and wellbeing of the people of Wales.

Many of our colleagues and stakeholders have commented on the buzz and atmosphere we create by working together as "One HEIW Team". Do you want to join that team?

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) as a dentist A higher diploma/degree in medical/dental education Outstanding professional record, both clinically and in education and training At least five years' experience as a NHS Consultant/General Dental Practitioner Registered as a specialist with the GDC

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of the processes and future plans for the development of dental education and training locally and nationally Membership / Fellowship of a Royal College in the United Kingdom

Other

Essential

Flexible approach to work to meet the needs of business Ability to travel as necessary to fulfil the role

Experience

Essential

A combination of experience/knowledge of all avenues of dentistry including delivering dentistry in hospital and primary care sectors A good academic record with evidence of involvement in the delivery and management of dental education and training Understanding of assessment and workplace teaching in a postgraduate setting Previous experience in a formal educational role Dental Training Programme Director /College Tutor/Dental Tutor and/or other relevant educational roles Knowledge of the structure and working of the NHS dental services in Wales, and experience of interpreting local and national policies

Desirable

Regional or national experience of committee work relating to postgraduate dental education Organisation of Postgraduate Dental Education and Training in the UK Experience in managing dental specialty, dental core and/or dental foundation training programmes Evidence and involvement in adult dental postgraduate education

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Experience of communicating, negotiating and influencing at a senior level with both internal and external stakeholders Demonstrate strategic thinking and proven management experience Demonstrate strong leadership skills reflecting the values of compassionate leadership

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Ability to establish academic and professional credibility Ability to work as member of a multi-professional team Excellent listening, influencing and critical reasoning skills Proven track record of influencing and motivating others and leading change

Desirable

Welsh speaker (level 1) or willingness to work towards this level

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