Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable educator to join the Dental Senior Management Team within the South West, as the Associate Dental Dean for Dental Core Training. The role is 2 sessions per week.
The post holder will have experience of, and commitment to, postgraduate dental education and the delivery of high quality educational and training. The post holder must hold current registration with the GDC as a Dentist
Whilst focusing on dental education and training across NHSE South West with clear leadership from the Postgraduate Dental Dean, the post holder must also support the strategic vision for the long term recruitment and retention of a dental workforce. The post holder will be able to work on national reform and develop effective strategies and operational policies for promoting innovation across the region with regards to Dentistry in line with the actions set out in the Advancing Dental Care Review Report and support the work of the Dental Education Reform Programme (DERP).
The post holder will have demonstrable experience of leadership roles and the ability to be an advocate and positive role model, together with experience in programme management, educational support and quality processes.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have responsibility for all Dental Core Training programmes and will be in a position to influence developments to meet future workforce needs.
Their main duties will involve:

• Support to develop and improve education and training delivery for the benefit of patient care, as a member of the Senior Management Team
• Recruitment and management of vacancies within the Dental Core Training programme
• Assuring the quality and improvement of education and training
• Management of Training Programme Directors
• Representing the Directorate at both local and national meetings
• Innovating in all aspects of dental core education and training by
• Developing good working relationships with colleagues to ensure effective training across all levels and value for money

About us
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 visithttps://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 valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.
Details
Date posted
18 November 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
131,321 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
990-SW-18731-E
Job locations
Any NHSE South West Office
Bristol/Taunton/Plymouth
BS1 6AG
Job description
Job responsibilities
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. Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration with the GDC as a Dentist

Desirable

• Leadership qualification

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Excellent knowledge of Primary Care and Secondary Care dentistry
• Experience in a senior dental core training role

Desirable

• Experience of leading a team
• Involvement in National Recruitment

Skills
Essential

• Ability to make decisions autonomously on difficult issues
• A positive attitude to change and doing things differently
• Calm and analytical under pressure

Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Highly developed communication and networking skills
• Proven track record of influencing and motivating others and leading change

Desirable

• Demonstrates NHS values

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration with the GDC as a Dentist

Desirable

• Leadership qualification

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Excellent knowledge of Primary Care and Secondary Care dentistry
• Experience in a senior dental core training role

Desirable

• Experience of leading a team
• Involvement in National Recruitment

Skills
Essential

• Ability to make decisions autonomously on difficult issues
• A positive attitude to change and doing things differently
• Calm and analytical under pressure

Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Highly developed communication and networking skills
• Proven track record of influencing and motivating others and leading change

Desirable

• Demonstrates NHS values

Skills Required