Training Programme Director in Paediatric Dentistry | NHS England

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Paediatric Dentistry within North and West Yorkshire. The successful applicant will be accountable to the Postgraduate Dental Dean via the Associate Postgraduate Dental Dean, and will play an important part in the direction of Paediatric Dentistry training programmes in South Yorkshire with Workforce, Training and Education/Yorkshire & Humber (NHSE WTE YH). Specific roles and responsibilities will be discussed at interview.

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. Candidates must currently be working within Paediatric Dentistry in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

The post will be remunerated at 0.75PA 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 role include:

• Induction into the training programmes
• Involvement in 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

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.

This advert closes on Wednesday 6 May 2026.

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