College seeks new dental trustee
CGDent is seeking a new trustee to support its mission to build the college's future.
The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) is seeking a new trustee to support its historic mission to build a future for the college.
Trustees contribute to the custodianship of the College and are central to the effective delivery of its mission. The Trustee Board works alongside the elected College Council, which oversees the professional affairs of the organisation.
The College of General Dentistry is the first independent college for primary care dentistry in the UK. A professional body and registered charity serving the public interest in oral health, it is the UK’s only medical college run by and for dental professionals and welcomes all oral health professionals into membership.
Supporting professional development and recognition for the whole dental team, it is building on the achievements of the former Faculty of General Dental Practice of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FGDP) in setting standards for general dental care, and has a vision to achieve Royal College standing.
Trustees require an appreciation of the business imperatives underpinning a growing organisation, reconciling delivery of our mission in the patient and public interest with financial viability. They must demonstrate high standards of behaviour and attitude, and have a thorough and up-to-date understanding of the role of a Trustee in a registered charity and membership-based organisation which seeks to embody inclusive professionalism.
To apply to become a dental Trustee, you must be a registered dental professional, and you must be a Full Member, Associate Fellow or Fellow of the College at the time of appointment.
The College is interested in attracting people who can help it to engage widely as it seeks to represent the broad range of careers and aspirations within the dental professions. The proportion of women and dental professionals from minority backgrounds is growing, and the College wants its Trustee Board to be truly inclusive and reflective of its community.
The role profile for the position is available on the College website at: https://cgdent.uk/wp-content/uploads/securepdfs/2024/11/CGDent-Trustee-Role-profile-Nov-24.pdf
Applications should be made by CV and a covering letter which addresses the requirements described in the role profile and cites two referees. These must be received by Sunday 2 February 2025, addressed to contact@cgdent.uk. Interviews will be held in mid-February in London.
The successful candidate will be appointed for a three-year term and it is intended that they will be in place by March 2025. Prospective applicants should be able to attend three half-day online Trustee Board meetings per year, plus a one-day in-person meeting in London. Following appointment, the remaining 2025 meetings will take place online on 4 April, 11 July and 17 October.
If you have questions or would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Simon Thornton-Wood PhD, Chief Executive of the College, at simon.thorntonwood@cgdent.uk
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