Training Programme Director: Dental Core Training

Nhs England; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secondments

Job summary

NHS England is seeking a Training Programme Director for Dental Core Training in Manchester. The post supports the Associate Dental Dean in strategic development and leads DCT education across OMFS units, contributing to the DERP objectives.

The role requires senior clinical experience, educational leadership, and involvement with national training standards. Secondments may be available; a strong focus on workforce planning and stakeholder engagement is essential.

Qualifications

• Senior clinician or consultant on the Dental Register.
• Membership or Fellowship of a Medical or Dental Royal College.
• Educational Qualification and experience in line with Dental Gold Guide/GDC Standards for Dental Educators.
• Formal educational qualification PGCert/FHEA accreditation or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support the Dental Core Training Executive Committee and Associate Dental Dean in delivering high‑quality DCT programmes.
• Liaise with NHSE North West Office training programmes to develop and provide training opportunities.
• Provide expert advice on specialty matters to the Education Scheme.
• Ensure systems for Assessment, Rotational Management, Trainee Supervision & Support are in place.
• Promote and lead work programmes on behalf of the dept. and enable inter‑professional learning.
• Contribute to Workforce Planning and recruitment strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Vision & Innovation

Interpersonal skills

Professional development

Education

Senior clinician or consultant on the Dental Register

Membership or Fellowship of a Medical or Dental Royal College

Dental Educator standards (Dental Gold Guide / GDC)

PGCert / FHEA accreditation

Job description

Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for appointment to the role of Training Programme Director in Dental Core Training within the North West.The successful applicant will support the Associate Dental Dean in Strategic Development.
The post holder will support the development for the Recruitment and Retention Strategy and contribute to supporting the Operational Programme. The post holder will be a member of the Dental Core Training Executive Committee.
The post holder will be one of a team of 5 TPDs, their particular area of responsibility will be DCT within OMFS units.
The post holder will be tasked with delivery of the objectives set out in the Dental Education Reform Programme (DERP) by COPDEND through the DCT Advisory Group.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:

• To support the ADD in managing trainee underperformance with the support of the Lead Associate Dean for performance and conduct in line with the NHSE North West Office (TRES) framework.
• To liaise with the NHSE North West Office training programmes in Dental Foundation, Core and specialty as requested by the ADD, to support the development and provision of training opportunities.
• To attend the Dental Core Training Executive Committee and support the Associate Dental Dean and Postgraduate Dental Dean in facilitating appropriate engagement from Training Programme Directors and other stakeholders.
• To provide expert advice on Speciality specific matters to the Scheme.
• To support the Postgraduate Dental Dean and Associate Dental Dean to ensure appropriate systems for Assessment, Rotational Management, Trainee Supervision & Support and other functions within the programme.
• To promote or lead work programmes on behalf of the dept.
• To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across the faculty.
• To contribute to Workforce Planning.

About us
NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.
Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.
In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.
If you currently work within the NHS and 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 process.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.
We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Job responsibilities
Working with the Associate Dental Dean you will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality training programmes in Dental Core Training, managing and working with a motivated team of educators and administrative staff.
Working at a senior level, you will have the scope and independence to work with senior colleagues on workforce and education developments in Dental Core Training making a positive impact on training in the North West.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description 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

Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Demonstrable Leadership skills and an ability to motivate others
• A strong sense of vision and an ability to innovate
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral presentation skills
• Committed to own professional development

Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Senior clinician or consultant on the Dental Register
• Membership or Fellowship of a Medical or Dental Royal College
• Educational Qualification and experience in line with Dental Gold Guide/GDC Standards for Dental Educators
• Formal educational qualification PGCert/FHEA accreditation or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• Considerable experience of working with dentists in an educational context
• Experience as an educational supervisor in an educational role
• Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda
• Experience in Recruitment
• Clinical Manager Experience

Behaviours and Values
Essential

• Identifies the processes and systems that will promote health, safety and security in the organisation
• Promotes a safe environment for exchange of views and ideas and takes appropriate action when there are issues with health, safety and security
• Investigates any actual or potential health, safety or security incidents and takes the required action
• Uses clear, plain language and communicates in a way that supports openness, understanding and collaboration.
• Interprets equality, diversity and rights in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures and good practice and will act in support of this
• Constructively challenges and accepts constructive challenge from others
• Recognises that improved patient care is at the heart of all decision making

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

NHS England is an equal opportunities employer.

Training Programme Director: Dental Core Training Manchester, United Kingdom