The Training Programme Director is responsible for the co‑ordination, running and quality control of the Dental Foundation Training programme across a defined regional Midlands footprint. There are currently approximately 15 trainees allocated to each scheme, but this is subject to change based on a review of the regional and national programme numbers.
The educator roles are usually recruited to substantive posts, however due to NHSE organisational change we are only able to offer a contract until 31 March 2027. We are hoping this will be reviewed soon and is also subject to a satisfactory appraisal outcome. The postholder reports to the Associate Postgraduate Dean (APD) for Foundation Training.
The post is 3 sessions per week (each session equates to 4 hours) and will be based in the Midlands region covering the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Scheme.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the defined scheme directing the local scheme study programme ensuring the programme meets curriculum requirements and e‑portfolio management and feedback for trainees.
* Build key relationships with Regional Postgraduate Dental Dean, Heads of School, Associate Postgraduate Deans and relevant NHSE (WT&E) staff, Educational Supervisors, Training Programme Directors across the Midlands region.
* Co‑ordination and participation in the Interim and Final Review of Competency Progression (IRCP and FRCP) process in consultation with the Dental Dean as necessary.
* Oversee the progress of individual trainees through the curriculum; ensure learning objectives are set, appropriate assessments carried out, and appropriate supervision and support.
* Support Educational Supervisors (ES) in the programme, advising on trainees with difficulties and liaising with the Trainee Support Tutor, PSU and Lead Employer.
* Input into Educational Supervisor recruitment and development including supporting Induction and Educational events, including undertaking practice visits under the International Dental Graduate process.
* Provide support for dentists in training who are experiencing competence or performance difficulties, with referral to the Professional Support Unit if required, and ensure that the Postgraduate Dental Dean, Associate Dean and Trainee Support Lead is advised of potential problems at an early stage.
Onboarding
If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.
Working Conditions
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in‑person.
Contact
Name: Claire Tulloch
Job title: PA to Post Graduate Dental Dean
Email address: c.tulloch@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01164788642
#J-18808-Ljbffr