Dental Dean
NHS England
Taunton, Bristol or Plymouth, TA12PXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£140,011
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
The Dental Postgraduate Department and Dental Workforce Dean are responsible for the delivery of continuing professional development education program...
Local work will focus firmly upon improvement and the quality of patient and learner safety and experience, and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. In fulfilling the remit of Postgraduate Dental Dean, the post holder will be accountable for the range of responsibilities that underpin the planning/delivery of dental education and training aligned with national policies.
The Dental Dean will work as a member of the WTE Regional Senior Clinical Leadership Team providing expert advice on dental matters at regional level.
They will ensure delivery of the dental aspects of the WTE mandate and national dental workforce strategy through local initiatives and programmes and provide leadership and direction with respect to the quality of dental education and training of the healthcare workforce.
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 visithttps://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.
Qualifications
Essential: - Primary Dental qualification; - Registered with General Dental Council
Desirable: - A higher diploma/degree in medical/dental education
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Senior clinical leadership role
- Evidence of being able to manage a team to effectively deliver programmes
- Evidence of working at a strategic level within healthcare
Desirable: - Understanding of financial systems; - Management of professional standards concerns; - Clear understanding of dental professional training
Attitudes and Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills with colleagues and stakeholders
- Ability to clearly demonstrate a commitment to fairness and equity of access for all
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
12 October 2026
Last checked
14 October 2026
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