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Dental Workforce Dean

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NHS

5d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching

AI generated summary

  • You should possess strong leadership skills, experience in healthcare workforce management, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of dental education and training systems.
  • You will support workforce delivery, enhance learner experiences, foster multi-professional links, reduce health inequalities, and promote digital innovation and well-being in dental care.

Requirements

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Responsibilities

  • The role of the Dental Workforce Dean is to work with and support the NHS England Regional Postgraduate Dean and Regional Director of Workforce in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions that exist to deliver a dental workforce, aligned to the NHS England mandate.
  • The Dental Workforce Dean is professionally and managerially accountable to the Regional Postgraduate Dean. The role will focus upon the delivery and 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 as well as innovative ways of curriculum delivery and workforce well-being strategies.
  • 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.

FAQs

What is the working hours for the Dental Workforce Dean position?

The position is part-time at 22.5 hours per week.

Who does the Dental Workforce Dean report to?

The Dental Workforce Dean is professionally and managerially accountable to the Regional Postgraduate Dean.

What are the main responsibilities of the Dental Workforce Dean?

The main responsibilities include leading the delivery and improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty, and ensuring effective educational outcomes, as well as focusing on workforce transformation and innovation in curriculum delivery.

Is this role remote, and is there a requirement for in-person work?

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

How does the NHS England aim to improve the workforce's capabilities?

NHS England aims to work collaboratively to ensure the healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values, and behaviors to deliver accessible, compassionate care.

What strategies will be emphasized in this role regarding workforce well-being?

The role will focus on developing workforce well-being strategies in addition to whole workforce transformation and multi-professional links.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits about the job?

You can contact Geoff Smith, the Regional Postgraduate Dean, via email at geoff.smith8@nhs.net, or Debi Reilly, Director of Workforce, Training and Education (South West), at debi.reilly1@nhs.net.

Will there be a transfer of information from previous NHS employers during the onboarding process?

Yes, if you are successful at interview, an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) will be conducted to gather valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process.

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Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2012
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

NHS England is the national health service of England, responsible for overseeing the delivery of healthcare services and improving the health and well-being of the population. Their focus is on ensuring high-quality, accessible, and equitable healthcare for all individuals in England. NHS England works collaboratively with healthcare providers, professionals, and stakeholders to shape and implement policies, strategies, and initiatives that promote better health outcomes and address the healthcare needs of the population. They aim to continuously improve the healthcare system, enhance patient experiences, and support the delivery of efficient and effective healthcare services across the country.