Associate Dean for Dental Foundation Training

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Job overview: 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.

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.

Detailed job description and main 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.

Person specification:

• Qualifications: Full Registration with the GDC
• Knowledge and experience: Excellent knowledge of Primary Care dentistry, Experience in a senior dental foundation training role, Experience of performance assessments, Experience of Postgraduate Dental Education, Experience of leading a team
• Skills, capabilities and attributes: A positive attitude to change and doing things differently, A continuing quest for personal and professional development, Teamworking including negotiating skills and problem solving skills, Highly developed communication and networking skills, Ability to work as a member of a multi-professional team at a senior level, Proven track record of influencing and motivating others and leading change, Demonstrates NHS values

Our commitments to you: We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered. We’re passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow and excel, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that. We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview. If applying for this role on a secondment basis, please make sure you have obtained prior agreement from your current line manager to apply for this position. Please note that we currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.