Job summary
The role of Foundation School Director and Deputy Postgraduate Dean is to work with and support the NHS England Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England (and legacy HEE) mandate and long-term workforce plan.
The Foundation School Director / Deputy Postgraduate Dean will be professionally and managerially accountable to the Regional Postgraduate Dean. The role will focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will be an experiencedclinicianwith a thorough understanding ofeducation andtraining across the region. They will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.
About us
In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.The new NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the Job Description and other supporting documents.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the Job Description and other supporting documents.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
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
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, Professional Association and/or Regulatory body
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (e.g. Educator Courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)
Desirable
- Educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate diploma or Masters in Medical Education
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Committed to own personal development and ability to support others to develop and progress
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Significant experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation at regional or national level, including managing a multi-professional team
- Demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the Foundation curriculum
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, Professional Association and/or Regulatory body
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (e.g. Educator Courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)
Desirable
- Educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate diploma or Masters in Medical Education
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Committed to own personal development and ability to support others to develop and progress
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Significant experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation at regional or national level, including managing a multi-professional team
- Demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the Foundation curriculum
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).
