Training Programme Director | NHS England

A Training Programme Director (TPD) is primarily responsible for the commissioning and provision of, and quality managing Dental Foundation Training within NHS Primary Care dental practices in the South Scheme.

The Dental Foundation Training Programme Director will be accountableto the Postgraduate Dental Dean under the direction of the Associate Dean or equivalent, for the discharge of their responsibilities.

The post holder will have a demonstrable working knowledge of the aims and objectives of Dental Foundation Training and NHS General Dental Practice.

• Provide the Postgraduate Dental Dean or their nominee with regular Quality Management reports and other reports when required
• Where appropriate, liaise with the Local Office of NHS England (or its agents) regarding Dental Foundation Training
• Able to work as an integral part of the Dental Foundation Training Programme team to develop quality based training for Foundation Dentists in the WT&E Local Office programmes to national and regional standards
• Provide and receive complex or sensitive communications and ensure that information is shared with a degree of tact, diplomacy and/or sensitivity in a suitable format for the relevant audience
• Establish and proactively maintain effective relationships with stakeholders within internal and external networks
• Input and contribution to relevant internal/external project groups
• Attend regional and national meetings as required
• Facilitate and deliver the DFT study day programme alongside scheme educational supervisors whilst providing support for DMDE appointed study day speakers as required
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues within the medical and dental professions; this includes attendance at meetings of TPDs and ESs and other committees as appropriate
• When required and briefed, represent the Postgraduate Dental Dean and present the views of the WT&E Local Office to outside bodies
• Liaise and work collaboratively with clinical educators, the administrative team, and other members of the WT&E Local Office

• 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.

Full details of the role can be found in attached Job Description.

This role sits within the Dental Directorate.

A Dental Foundation Training Programme Director (TPD) is primarily responsible for the commissioning and provision of, and quality managing, Dental Foundation Training within NHS Primary Care dental practices in the region.

The post holder will have accountable to the Postgraduate Dental Dean under the direction of the Associate Dean for the discharge of their responsibilities.

The postholder will have a demonstrable working knowledge of the aims and objectives of Dental Foundation Training and NHS General Dental Practice.

Support recently qualified dentists to develop into safe vibrant independent performers to enter the NHS performer list through high quality foundation training. Act as a point of support for Educational Supervisors and contribute to the training and delivery of educational programmes relevant to DFT.

The postholder will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as outstanding negotiation skills and the ability to motivate others.

This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Oct 2024