Job summary
Within NHS England, South East Region, the Wessex Local Office is responsible for the planning, development, education and training of the future and current healthcare and public health workforce across Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Salisbury.
We are looking to appoint a Consultant Lead for Postgraduate Teaching for Ophthalmology.
Applications are invited from current STC members, or from Consultants within the specialty who can demonstrate relevant interest in education and training.
Main duties of the job
The main remit of the role of the Consultant Lead for Postgraduate Teaching is:
- To lead implementation of Wessex Deanery Ophthalmic Specialist Training (WOST) Simulation plan, including 6 boot camp days
- To support and oversee activities of the Simulation/Education Fellow(s).
- To co-ordinate and support College Tutors and Trainee Teaching leads in delivery and evaluation of the Regional Teaching Programme.
- Act as focal point for key communications around teaching programme.
Further activities to be guided by RCOphth simulation lead document:
https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Simulation-Training-In-The-UK.pdf
This may include developing a strategy for other areas of the curriculum that could be supported by simulation such as laser, communication, non-technical skills etc.
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
The fixed level of funding contribution for this role is £5,000 per annum, as an Educational Management Contribution (EMC). The number of EMCs indicatively equates to the number of PAs for job planning; however, the level of funding for EMCs are fixed and may not equate to your individual personal salary with your employer in relation to your planned activities.
Prior to applying, please ensure you have discussed this role with your local Clinical Director Lead/Director of Medical Education to ensure that this work functions as a secondment with time freed up in your job plan to fulfil expectations. The financial contribution to the Trust is then to backfill any clinical time.
Your Clinical Director Lead/Trust Director of Medical Education will be asked to provide a reference in support of your application.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience we need, then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!SecondmentsApplicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only. Agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application
Job description
Job responsibilities
The fixed level of funding contribution for this role is £5,000 per annum, as an Educational Management Contribution (EMC). The number of EMCs indicatively equates to the number of PAs for job planning; however, the level of funding for EMCs are fixed and may not equate to your individual personal salary with your employer in relation to your planned activities.
Prior to applying, please ensure you have discussed this role with your local Clinical Director Lead/Director of Medical Education to ensure that this work functions as a secondment with time freed up in your job plan to fulfil expectations. The financial contribution to the Trust is then to backfill any clinical time.
Your Clinical Director Lead/Trust Director of Medical Education will be asked to provide a reference in support of your application.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience we need, then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!SecondmentsApplicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only. Agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification
- Membership/fellowship of a college, faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
- Currently working as a consultant in the appropriate speciality
- A continuing quest for personal and professional development
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification
- Membership/fellowship of a college, faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
- Currently working as a consultant in the appropriate speciality
- A continuing quest for personal and professional development
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).
