Associate Dean for Dental Foundation Training

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The associate dean will work with and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions within DFT, aligned to the NHS England mandate. The Associate Dean will ensure that both national standards and also guidelines and standards established within the South West are met.
There is a sessional availability of 4 sessions per week for this role., 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., 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.
The duties listed in the JD are not intended to be exhaustive. The post holder may be asked to carry out other duties appropriate to their level and skills. The duties and responsibilities outlined may vary over time and are subject to management review and amendment.
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