Job Description

The Training Programme Director in Dental Core Training NHSE NW (Mersey region) will support the Associate Dental Dean in the Strategic Development of the School of Dentistry.



The post holder will lead on the development of the School's Recruitment and Retention Strategy and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme. The post holder will be a member of the Dental Core Training Executive Committee.



This is a 3 years secondment extendable to a maximum of three years, subject to mutual agreement



The post holder will be one of a team of 5 TPDs, their particular area of responsibility will be DCT within Cheshire and Merseyside OMFS units.



The post holder will be tasked with delivery of the objectives set out in the Dental Education Reform Programme and by COPDEND through the DCT Advisory Group.



Work in collaboration with Associate Dental Dean for Dental Core Training to develop and implement a Medical and Dental Workforce Strategy which supports the recruitment and retention of Dental Core Trainees



To provide expert advice on Speciality specific matters to the Scheme.

To support the Head of School/Post graduate Dental Dean and ADD to ensure appropriate systems for Assessment, Rotational Management, Trainee Supervision & Support and other functions within the School.

To promote or lead work programmes on behalf of the School of Dentistry. For full information on the role, please see the job description.



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.



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.



NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least 38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website .



You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached and other supporting documents.

Secondments



Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.