Job Description

A Training Programme Director IQD is primarily responsible for the commissioning and provision of, and quality assuring, 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, will have an end date of 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 upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole 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 and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.



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 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 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.



The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established.



The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Dentist with a thorough understanding of IQD training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.



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.