Job summary
Make a national impact. Shape the future of healthcare workforce in Wales.
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is seeking an outstanding medical leader with a passion for education to take on the pivotal role of Medical Director. This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of the healthcare workforce in Wales at the highest level.
Main duties of the job
As Medical Director, you will hold a senior executive Board level position, with corporate responsibility for strategy, policy and delivery of HEIW's aims. You will lead nationally on the strategic direction and delivery of:
Postgraduate medical, dental, pharmacy and optometry education and training,
Workforce plans and transformation relating these professions
Appraisal and revalidation
You will work closely with our NHS partners, as well as professional bodies, regulators, Welsh Government and four nations colleagues.
You will also serve as the Responsible Officer for around 3,500 postgraduate doctors in training in Wales, with statutory responsibility for overseeing appraisal and performance monitoring, ensuring robust revalidation processes, and managing fitness to practise concerns in collaboration with employers and the GMC.
About us
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is the strategic workforce body for NHS Wales with statutory functions that include education and training, workforce planning, workforce development and transformation, leadership and succession planning, and careers. Our purpose is to develop a workforce that delivers excellent care to patients/service users and excellent population health. We are a Special Health Authority working closely with our partners; Social Care Wales, education providers, professional and regulatory bodies and Welsh Government.HEIW's is committed to developing an internal culture of choice. Our Values reflect our thoughts, feelings and beliefs in how we will, and will not, behave and treat others:- Respect for All in every contact we have with others,- Ideas that Improve: Harnessing creativity and continuously innovating, evaluating and improving,- Together as a Team: Working with colleagues across NHS Wales and with partner organisations.HEIW received the HPMA Award for Employee Engagement in 2019.What you can expect:- a corporate induction and 90 day Welcome itinerary,- compassionate leadership,- a meaningful values based performance appraisal process,- the opportunity to impact upon health and social care services and the lives and wellbeing of the people of Wales.Many of our colleagues and stakeholders have commented on the buzz and atmosphere we create by working together as "One HEIW Team". Do you want to join that team?
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
About you:
We are looking for an inspirational, creative, visible and compassionate leader with a passion for education and a track record in innovation. You will bring:
- Significant experience in medical and interprofessional education and management
- Proven leadership at, or close to, Board level
- Excellent relationship-building skills across local, national, and UK-wide stakeholders
- A deep understanding of education strategy, systems, and policy in healthcare
You must hold full specialist or GP registration with the General Medical Council, along with a current Licence to Practise.
HEIW is the strategic workforce organisation and Statutory Education Body for NHS Wales. As a Special Health Authority, we play a unique and vital role in developing national solutions for a sustainable workforce, drawing on a range of specialist education, training and workforce development functions. We are committed to making Wales a great place to train and work for our health and care professionals and contributing to improving patient care and population health.
What we offer:
A strong workplace culture and opportunity to shape the future of the NHS Wales workforce
A varied and diverse portfolio to support personal and professional development
A hybrid working model, with headquarters at Ty Dysgu conveniently located near Cardiff, the M4, and A470
Flexible living options with access to Wales coastlines, countryside, and vibrant cities
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
About you:
We are looking for an inspirational, creative, visible and compassionate leader with a passion for education and a track record in innovation. You will bring:
- Significant experience in medical and interprofessional education and management
- Proven leadership at, or close to, Board level
- Excellent relationship-building skills across local, national, and UK-wide stakeholders
- A deep understanding of education strategy, systems, and policy in healthcare
You must hold full specialist or GP registration with the General Medical Council, along with a current Licence to Practise.
HEIW is the strategic workforce organisation and Statutory Education Body for NHS Wales. As a Special Health Authority, we play a unique and vital role in developing national solutions for a sustainable workforce, drawing on a range of specialist education, training and workforce development functions. We are committed to making Wales a great place to train and work for our health and care professionals and contributing to improving patient care and population health.
What we offer:
A strong workplace culture and opportunity to shape the future of the NHS Wales workforce
A varied and diverse portfolio to support personal and professional development
A hybrid working model, with headquarters at Ty Dysgu conveniently located near Cardiff, the M4, and A470
Flexible living options with access to Wales coastlines, countryside, and vibrant cities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medically qualified with a background on Primary or Secondary care or Public Health.
- Full specialist or GP registration with the General Medical Council
- Licence to practise with GMC
- Relevant Postgraduate medical qualifications.
- Formal leadership and management training and development
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience within the NHS
- Significant experience of leadership and strategic management at a senior level.
- Extensive experience at a senior level of medical management and medical education in the NHS with a demonstrable track record of developing and leading effective teams
- Demonstrable experience of leading and delivering transformational change.
- Experience of dealing with a range of complex issues within a politically sensitive and multi stakeholder environment.
- Understanding the complexities of health policy development at national level and how it translates to delivery at national, regional, and local levels
- Applying recognised methodologies in, for example, quality improvement, health service leadership and health services research.
- Experience of dealing with fitness to practice and performance issues
Desirable
- Recognised contributions to undergraduate and postgraduate education and training at both regional and national levels is desirable.
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth understanding and knowledge of medical education strategy and policy and post graduate medical training systems and processes
- Understanding of strategic workforce planning and how to use this to deliver service change.
Behaviours
Essential
- Role models compassionate leadership behaviours
- Advocates strongly for building highly inclusive, diverse, workforces with equality for all.
- Open, visible, and dynamic leadership with gravitas to engage an extensive range of senior stakeholders, across health, education, regulation, and government
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medically qualified with a background on Primary or Secondary care or Public Health.
- Full specialist or GP registration with the General Medical Council
- Licence to practise with GMC
- Relevant Postgraduate medical qualifications.
- Formal leadership and management training and development
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience within the NHS
- Significant experience of leadership and strategic management at a senior level.
- Extensive experience at a senior level of medical management and medical education in the NHS with a demonstrable track record of developing and leading effective teams
- Demonstrable experience of leading and delivering transformational change.
- Experience of dealing with a range of complex issues within a politically sensitive and multi stakeholder environment.
- Understanding the complexities of health policy development at national level and how it translates to delivery at national, regional, and local levels
- Applying recognised methodologies in, for example, quality improvement, health service leadership and health services research.
- Experience of dealing with fitness to practice and performance issues
Desirable
- Recognised contributions to undergraduate and postgraduate education and training at both regional and national levels is desirable.
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth understanding and knowledge of medical education strategy and policy and post graduate medical training systems and processes
- Understanding of strategic workforce planning and how to use this to deliver service change.
Behaviours
Essential
- Role models compassionate leadership behaviours
- Advocates strongly for building highly inclusive, diverse, workforces with equality for all.
- Open, visible, and dynamic leadership with gravitas to engage an extensive range of senior stakeholders, across health, education, regulation, and government
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
