A Training Programme Director IQD is primarily responsible for the commissioning, provision, and quality assurance of training within NHS Primary Care across the region.

Note

This list of duties is not exhaustive but indicates the main areas of work. This may be subject to change after consultation with the post holder to meet the changing needs of the organisation and to reflect the developing skills of the individual.

(As a result of NHS England's (NHSE) integration into the Department of Health, all educator recruitment activity, either extensions to existing contracts or new appointments, will now be Fixed Term Contracts, ending on 31 October 2026. We are currently reviewing the recruitment process beyond this date and will provide updates as soon as the new procedures are confirmed.)

The Training Programme Director will focus on improving learner supervision, assessment, and experience, engaging faculty, and ensuring effective educational outcomes. The role is evolving to also focus on workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Dentist with a thorough understanding of training across the region, possessing strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-professional team.

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 will guide the detailed design work and will be achieved by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their populations and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where staff can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values, and behaviors 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.

If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers information from a previous or current NHS employer to support onboarding, including statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may inform us if you do not consent at any point during the process.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Donna Holden
Job title: Dental Dean
Email: donna.holden3@nhs.net

or

Philip Dawson, Associate Dental Dean
Email: philip.dawson4@nhs.net