Job Description

The Training Programme Director (TPD) is primarily responsible for the commissioning and provision of, and quality managing Dental Foundation Training within NHS Primary Care dental practices. Scheme.
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.
Main duties of the job

• Provide the Postgraduate Dental Dean or their nominee with regular Quality Management reports and other reports when required
• Where appropriate, liaise with the Local Office of NHS England (or its agents) regarding Dental Foundation Training
• Able to 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 ensure that information is shared with a degree of tact, diplomacy and/or sensitivity in a suitable format for the relevant audience
• Establish and proactively maintain effective relationships with stakeholders within internal and externalnetworks
• Input and contribution to relevant internal/external projectgroups
• Attendregional andnational meetingsasrequired
• Facilitate and deliver the DFT study day programme alongside scheme educational supervisors whilst providing support for DMDE appointed study day speakers as required
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues within the medical and dental professions; this includes attendance at meetings of TPDs and ESs 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

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.
Details
Date posted
24 September 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
118,665 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
990-NEY-18012-E
Job locations
990 Durham - Bourne House
Durham
DH1 1TH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details of the role can be found in attached .
The successful applicant will be the Training Programme Director for the regional North scheme Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting an application.
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.
Please note the reason for the fixed term contract is short term vacancy
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details of the role can be found in attached .
The successful applicant will be the Training Programme Director for the regional North scheme Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting an application.
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.
Please note the reason for the fixed term contract is short term vacancy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration with the GDC
• A higher diploma/degree

Desirable

• Mentoring/coaching qualification
• Leadership qualification

Experience
Essential

• Excellent knowledge of Primary Care dentistry
• Experience of Postgraduate Dental Education including Dental Foundation Training

Desirable

• Experience as an Dental Foundation Training Educational Supervisor
• Experience of leading a team

Skills
Essential

• A continuing quest for personal and professional development

Desirable

• A positive attitude to change and doings things differntly
• Ability to reflect

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration with the GDC
• A higher diploma/degree

Desirable

• Mentoring/coaching qualification
• Leadership qualification

Experience
Essential

• Excellent knowledge of Primary Care dentistry
• Experience of Postgraduate Dental Education including Dental Foundation Training

Desirable

• Experience as an Dental Foundation Training Educational Supervisor
• Experience of leading a team

Skills
Essential

• A continuing quest for personal and professional development

Desirable

• A positive attitude to change and doings things differntly
• Ability to reflect

Skills Required