Training Programme Director - Paediatric Dentistry (South Yorkshire) | NHS England

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Paediatric Dentistry within South Yorkshire. The successful applicant will be accountable to the Postgraduate Dental Dean via the Associate Postgraduate Dental Dean, they will play an important part in the direction of Paediatric Dentistry training programmes in South Yorkshire with Workforce, Training and Education/Yorkshire & Humber (NHSE WTE YH). Specific roles and responsibilities will be discussed at interview.

Supporting trainees' physical, emotional and mental well-being, essential involvement with recruitment, quality control and assessment of trainees, as well as delivering a training programme that delivers in accordance with the curriculum and the Dental Gold Guide 2023, is required.

The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of postgraduate dental training programmes at this level. They will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.

The post will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement to WTE YH remunerated at their Pay Scale - 0.5PA per week.

All work undertaken is to be incorporated into the successful applicant's Job Plan.

Regional travel may be required for meetings and educational events.

Main duties of the role include:

• Induction into the training programmes


• Involvement in the ARCP process


• Delivery of education


• Involvement in recruitment


• Managing and supporting trainees in difficulty


• Appointment, training, support and management of their Educational Supervisor team


• Attendance at DST Board and Strategy Planning meetings


• Engage in annual appraisal of their role with the ADD


The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

• 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.
  
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