Overview

The Training Programme Director (TPD) is primarily responsible for commissioning, provision and quality management of Dental Foundation Training within NHS Primary Care dental practices.

The Dental Foundation Training Programme Director will be accountable to 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. They will act as a point of support for Educational Supervisors and Foundation Dentists involved with the Dental Foundation Training Scheme and will contribute to training and delivery of educational programmes relevant to DFT.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular Quality Management reports and other reports to the Postgraduate Dental Dean or their nominee
• Where appropriate, liaise with the Local Office of NHS England (or its agents) regarding Dental Foundation Training
• 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 share information with tact, diplomacy and sensitivity for the relevant audience
• Establish and proactively maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Input and contribute 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, providing support for DMDE-appointed study day speakers as required
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues within the medical and dental professions; attend meetings of TPDs, Educational Supervisors 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

Context and Organisation

The NHS England Board has set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all. This includes enabling local systems and providers to improve health, reduce inequalities, and ensuring the NHS is a great place to work with a capable workforce. The role supports collaboration to ensure the healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care, with emphasis on digital technology, research and innovation, and value for money.

Additional Information

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Chris Kardos
Job title: Dental Foundation Training Associate Dean
Email address: c.kardos@nhs.net