Job summary
The Deputy Head of School role is part of the senior educational faculty of the School of Anaesthesia and ICM. The School covers a wide geographical and educational landscape, and it is a period of significant change with the NHSE merger, new curricula, new posts and changes to workforce. The Deputy will be involved in all aspects of School management working in combination with the existing Heads of School and, on occasion deputising for them, to ensure excellent communication, support and availability across the entirety of the School's responsibilities.
The role is evolving but will allow elements of personalisation dependent upon the successful candidate's background, skills and interests.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Head of School will work with the Joint Heads of School to cover all aspects of the school functions responsible to the Deputy Dean and Postgraduate Dean.
Please see Job description for further details.
About us
On 1 April 2023 Health Education England became part of the new NHS England. Our people are our most important asset; recruiting and retaining the best talent remains crucial to our success. We continue to recruit externally where we cannot fill vacancies internally. We hope you choose to join us but please be aware that some roles may be subject to change in the future. We want to attract and retain highly skilled people to enable us to work with our partners to plan, recruit, educate and train the health workforce. Please note, some supporting documentation attached to this vacancy refers to the legacy organisation, previously known as Health Education England, now NHS England. Work is continuing to harmonise the new NHS England recruitment service and any reference to Health Education England will be updated in due course. More information about the transition to the new NHS England is available here.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description within the application. For further information, please contact Phil Jackson or Jill Horn (Head of School)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description within the application. For further information, please contact Phil Jackson or Jill Horn (Head of School)
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with doctors in training in an educational context within Anaesthesia/ICM
- Excellent working knowledge of the curriculum requirements for Anaesthesia, ICM and ACCS (Anaesthesia)
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
Desirable
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team" from the essential column to the desirable column
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and skills
Desirable
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Qualified as a doctor and currently working in clinical practice as a doctor with a UK license to practice
- Currently working as a Consultant in Anaesthesia and/or Intensive Care in the Yorkshire and the Humber region
Desirable
- Experience of managing doctors in training requiring additional support
- Evidence of contribution to regional training events such as induction, recruitment, ARCP panels etc
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with doctors in training in an educational context within Anaesthesia/ICM
- Excellent working knowledge of the curriculum requirements for Anaesthesia, ICM and ACCS (Anaesthesia)
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
Desirable
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team" from the essential column to the desirable column
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and skills
Desirable
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Qualified as a doctor and currently working in clinical practice as a doctor with a UK license to practice
- Currently working as a Consultant in Anaesthesia and/or Intensive Care in the Yorkshire and the Humber region
Desirable
- Experience of managing doctors in training requiring additional support
- Evidence of contribution to regional training events such as induction, recruitment, ARCP panels etc
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
