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Fixed Term 12 monthsReady to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.Part time 2 days a week/flexibleLocation This post will be remote working with some requirement to travel across Suffolk and North East Essex Are you a qualified Dentist with a passion for education and training? Do you want to make a difference to NHS dentistry? Do you want to create an environment that is welcoming for newly recruited NHS Dentists? Do you want to develop and deliver a retention programme for current NHS dentists? Suffolk and North East Essex Training Hub are seeking a Dental educator lead to join the team and help us make Suffolk and North East Essex the place to train and work as a NHS Dentist. This is a unique opportunity to develop and deliver education, training and workforce initiatives that will shape the dental workforce of today and tomorrow.This post will work with the current team to develop initiatives to support dental practices to become learning organisations, increase student placements, develop education and training packages to provide career pathways and support retention and health and well-being.If you are a NHS Dentist with ideas and a passion for change this is the role for you! Main duties of the job To influence and lead relevant work streams to expand learner placements for dental students across Suffolk and North East Essex To influence and lead an expansion of dental practices to become learning organisations To lead and develop initiatives to support the recruitment and retention of dental professionals making Suffolk and North East Essex a preferred location to train and work To influence and lead relevant workstreams to engage with dental professionals on the benefits of developing multiprofessional teams to deliver patient care To work collaborative with Training Hub and system colleagues to develop and deliver new patient services that will enable Suffolk and North East Essex to deliver Future Shift To actively promote the SNEE Training Hub and engage the GP Workforce in its development Person Specification Essential Passions for and belief in Dental services Demonstrable commitment to and focus on quality education for dental workforce promoting high standards to consistently improve training and resilience in the workforce to improve patient outcomes Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness. Works across boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others Uses evidence to make improvements, seeks out innovation. Actively develops themselves and others. Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships. Equality and Diversity Essential Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems in the area Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential Qualified dentist registered with General Dental Council Knowledge of the health system, including an appreciation of the relationships between NHS England, and individual provider and commissioning organisations. Experience of being an Educator in Dental Services Evidence of continuing professional development Knowledge of current workforce challenges in dentistry Skills Essential Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change. Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action. Strategic thinking ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others.Job Types: Part-time, ContractContract length: 12 monthsWork Location: Hybrid remote in Ipswich IP1 2BX