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Fixed term/Secondment until March 2023
SLA or secondment only for NHS staff in the first instance*
An opportunity has arisen within NHS Education for Scotland (NES) to apply for the post of Dental Tutor with the Dental Care Professional (DCP) Workstream.
The DCP workstream provides a range of education provision which includes pre and post registration training for dental nurses, orthodontic therapists, practice managers and receptionists.
This post will contribute to the development and delivery of a full range of education and training programmes provided by the workstream. The Dental Tutor will support the Lead DCP Tutor and team of Dental Tutors in the delivery, assessment and quality assurance of the programmes provided, which will include using a range of methods and technologies to support training and assessment.
We are seeking a GDC registered dental care professional (possessing a dental nurse qualification) with an active post registration portfolio who has a keen interest in learning and development. Experience in designing, delivering training, mentoring or assessing learners would be advantageous, but training and support will be provided.
As an effective team player, you will possess excellent organisational, communication and IT skills. Some experience of online learning would be valuable.
You will be expected to deal with a range of queries from a variety of professionals in a courteous and professional manner.
Joining a highly dynamic team within NHS Education for Scotland you will work with the Lead DCP Tutor, team of Dental Tutors, National Workstream Lead, and Business Support Teams to plan and deliver DCP education and training, ensuring a consistent approach is delivered in all centres, through standardised processes.
This is exciting and rewarding work which aims to support pre and post registration training for dental nurses, orthodontic therapists Practice Managers and Receptionists, to enable the delivery of safe, person-centred and effective high-quality dental care.
Informal enquiries may be directed to Anne Crowe, Lead DCP Tutor by email at anne.crowe@nhs.scot
*Existing NHS staff members who wish to apply on a secondment basis are strongly encouraged to discuss this with their current employer at the earliest opportunity.
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: 21st March 2022
Interview Date: 4th April 2022 via Microsoft Teams which will include the delivery of a short 10-minute presentation on a specific topic which will be advised.
We actively encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief
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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