Job Summary
NHSE Workforce Training and Education Directorate (WT&E) is looking to recruit to the post of Dental Training Programme Director working across the East of England. You will work as part of the regional East of England team. You will be required to carry out PG Centre visits across East of England, in person and remotely.

The post holders will work closely with the Regional Dean, Associate Deans and Office teams within WT&E.

Main Duties of the Job
Work in collaboration with Dental Deans, Associate Deans, Training Programme Directors and admin staff in delivering and improving upon Dental Education programmes.

Quality Management of Early Years dental education for delegated schemes within the East of England region.

• To monitor the professional development of Core Dentists on the 24 month DFT schemes and report this to the regional Associate Dean.
• To ensure that this quality management processes conforms to guidance
• To organise placements and study events for the Dental Core element of the 24 month Dental Foundation Schemes in East of England

About Us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose 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.

Details
Date posted: 02 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £122,819 a year pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 8 months
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number: 990-EOE-EC3058-E
Job locations: East of England, Victoria House, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5XA, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Primary dental qualification
• GDC registration

Desirable

• PG Cert in Education
• Registerable Postgraduate qualification (eg: MFGDP, MFDS, MGDS, MSc)

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• A working knowledge of the aims and objectives of Dental Foundation Training & Dental Core Training
• Organisational skills

Desirable

• Ability to create and manage a study day programme for DCT
• Proficiency in mentoring and supporting dentists in crisis

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• Significant experience as a registered dental practitioner
• Teaching experience in a clinical setting
• Experience of working in a secondary care setting

Desirable

• Experience of educational leadership
• Experience as an educational supervisor

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details
Employer name: NHS England
Address: East of England, Victoria House, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5XA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/

Employer Contact Details
For questions about the job, contact:
Associate Dean for Early Years
Jason Stokes
Jason.Stokes@nhs.net
07703582210

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