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*** COVID-19 – Please note that during this time all interviews will be conducted remotely. If successful, you will also initially be working remotely in line with the guidance from the Scottish Government***
Dental Adviser (up to 2 posts)
0.4WTE max, however applications will be considered for 0.2WTE.
Candidates must confirm on their assessment forms how many hours they are applying for.
An opportunity has arisen at NHS Education for Scotland (NES) for a Dental Adviser to join an innovative and enthusiastic team within the Dental Clinical Effectiveness Workstream, supporting the Scottish Clinical Leadership Fellows and Quality Improvement in-practice Training (QIiPT).
Who We Are
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations.
The Dental Directorate is responsible for the management, funding and provision of postgraduate education for dentists and dental care professionals (DCPs) within Scotland and pre-registration training for dental nurses (DNs). Workstreams within the Directorate are responsible for the organisation and delivery of vocational training for new dentist and therapist graduates, continuing professional development courses for dentists and DCPs, overseeing the dental training grades in the Hospital Dental Service, reducing inequalities in oral health and, through its undergraduate interface, is responsible for the management of Dental Additional Cost of Teaching (ACT) and Student Outreach funds.
The Clinical Effectiveness Workstream generates and synthesises research evidence, makes national guidance recommendations and supports their implementation. It also contributes to the development and implementation of specific Scottish Government quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives. In this way the Clinical Effectiveness Workstream supports healthcare professionals to adopt and apply up-to-date knowledge and skills, facilitates the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based patient care and advances quality improvement.
What You Will Do
You will join an innovative and enthusiastic team within the Dental Clinical Effectiveness Workstream. The team has gained a strong reputation for developing and publishing Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) clinical guidance that is used by the dental profession both throughout Scotland and in other countries.
A BDS or equivalent is a requirement of the post along with registration and good standing with the GDC. Interested candidates should be able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to clinical dentistry. The successful candidates will be expected to have extensive experience of general practice, be able to demonstrate relevant and current knowledge of Quality Improvement.
The post holders will be able to demonstrate flexibility, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus an enthusiastic and ethical approval.
About You
- You will bring experience and understanding of Quality Improvement methodologies.
- You will have experience of managing projects, be able to prioritise workload, establish goals, timescales and work plans and meet agreed targets.
- You will be a skilled presenter, with the ability to communicate complex, highly specialized information, with excellent IT, information management, analytical and numerical skills.
- With a keen eye for detail and quality, you will have experience in drafting and producing papers and reports for publication.
- Able to work within a team, you will have leadership, communication and interpersonal skills and a flexible approach to learning and problem solving.
- We recognise that you might have gained your experience and skills in a discipline other than healthcare, but if have the ability and enthusiasm to transfer these to a new setting, we’re keen to hear from you.
Informal enquiries may be directed to j.e.clarkson@dundee.ac.uk
For further information please refer to the Job Information Pack below.
Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date.
Closing date: 6 September 2021
Interview date: Week beginning 20 September 2021
We actively encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, religion, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief. https://www.careers.nhs.scot/about/who-we-are/
If you have any queries regarding the application portal or the recruitment process, please contact us at: NES HR Recruitment: recruitment.hr@nes.scot.nhs.uk