Job Description

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Special Care Dentistry across Yorkshire and the Humber. The successful applicant will be accountable to the Postgraduate Dental Dean via the Associate Postgraduate Dental Dean, they will play an important part in the direction of the Special Care training programme.
The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of postgraduate dental training programmes at this level. They will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.
The post will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement to NHS England remunerated In line with TPD sessional payments ( - 0.5 PA / 2 hours per week.
All work undertaken is to be incorporated into the successful applicant's Job Plan.
Regional travel may be required for meetings and educational events.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the role include:

• Induction into the training programmes
• Management of the ARCP process
• Delivery of education
• Involvement in recruitment
• Managing and supporting trainees in difficulty
• Appointment, training, support and management of their Educational Supervisor team
• Attendance at DST Board and Strategy Planning meetings
• Engage in annual appraisal of their role with the ADD

About us
Our work supports the NHS to deliver high quality services for patients and best value for taxpayers.
Our staff bring expertise across hundreds of specialisms -- including clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.
We lead the NHS in England 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

Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, leading to full integration. The aim is to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and eliminates waste.
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 recruitment process.
Details
Date posted
16 December 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments
Contract
Secondment
Duration
15 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
990-NEY-19421-E
Job locations
Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
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. Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Specific aspects can be discussed at interview. 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. Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Specific aspects can be discussed at interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Holds a registration with the GDC
• Primary dental healthcare qualification

Desirable

• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
• Currently working within Yorkshire and the Humber
• Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters

Skills
Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHSE commitment to equal opportunities

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Holds a registration with the GDC
• Primary dental healthcare qualification

Desirable

• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
• Currently working within Yorkshire and the Humber
• Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters

Skills
Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHSE commitment to equal opportunities

Skills Required