This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
Protecting patient safety is the primary function of the General Dental Council (GDC). One of the ways we achieve this is assuring dental education and training is both consistent and meets high quality standards. As an Education Quality Assurance Officer at the GDC you will have the opportunity to further your expertise in quality assurance whilst making a valuable contribution to protecting patients and making a real difference to people’s lives.
Job Responsibility:
Manage the quality assurance of education and training programmes for dentists and dental care professionals
Assess new course submissions
Inspect and monitor programmes to identify any potential risks to patient safety
Handle complaints about qualifications
Manage a team of education associates, providing leadership and advice to associates and educational providers
Draft detailed inspection reports that will be published
Represent the GDC externally
Build and maintain relationships with other team members and stakeholders
Contribute to the design and implementation of changes to current and future quality assurance processes
Support the Head of Education Quality Assurance in carrying out other work to support the team
Travel across the UK on a regular basis
Manage the work of the inspection team throughout the duration of inspections, including out of hours
Requirements:
Experience of working in a quality assurance role
Working with quality assurance systems, education or within auditing
Experience of coordinating and leading teams using your strong interpersonal skills
Complaint handling experience
Effective communication skills along with analytical skills, capable in writing reports
IT knowledge and skills which will include strong competence in the use of CRM systems in addition to MS office
Strong planning and organisational skills, delivering to deadlines
What we offer:
27 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) - rising to 30 days (plus 8 bank holidays) after 2 years’ service
Flexi-time scheme
Employer pension contributions up to 10%
Buy/Sell annual leave
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave from 1 years’ service
Life assurance, income protection plan and enhanced sick leave policy
Staff discounts including eye care contributions and discounted gym membership