Job summary
The Associate Dean for SAS is a role which will enhance the support available for SAS doctor development in the region. The appointee will work closely with the Postgraduate Dean with responsibility for SAS Doctors, the London SAS educators network and Trust SAS Tutors/ Leads, to ensure that all SAS Doctors in the region have the opportunity to progress in their careers and maximise their potential.
Main duties of the job
- Developing the strategic implementation of support and guidance to Specialists, Associate Specialist and Specialty Doctors and Dentists across London.
- Providing mentoring and support to Trust and Specialty SAS Tutors/ Leads
Overseeing the distribution of NHSE WTE SAS resources to Trusts encouraging innovation and workforce transformation.
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 agreat 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/ .
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Medical Practitioner with a current licence to practise
- Applicants should be in a substantive role in NHS clinical practice.
- oApplicants, regardless of professional background, must have a track record of professionalism in line with the principles set out in Good Medical Practice and compatible with appointment in a senior clinical educator role.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate the importance of SAS doctors as educators
- Able to demonstrate ambition to lead the SAS workforce in London
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel and prioritise tasks accordingly.
- Ability to critically appraise and problem solve whilst maintaining objectivity.
- Track record of influencing and motivating colleagues, particularly SAS doctors.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty.
- Strong leadership skills and able to 'sell' the vision.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of supporting SAS doctor development within own trust and/ or specialty
- Knowledge of key strategic documents relevant to SAS doctor development.
- Knowledge (or ability to rapidly understand the) of the CESR/Portfolio Route process and barriers and facilitators to achieving specialist registration.
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters.
Desirable
- Current or previous experience as a SAS doctor
- Current or previous appointment in a leadership role supporting SAS doctor development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Medical Practitioner with a current licence to practise
- Applicants should be in a substantive role in NHS clinical practice.
- oApplicants, regardless of professional background, must have a track record of professionalism in line with the principles set out in Good Medical Practice and compatible with appointment in a senior clinical educator role.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate the importance of SAS doctors as educators
- Able to demonstrate ambition to lead the SAS workforce in London
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel and prioritise tasks accordingly.
- Ability to critically appraise and problem solve whilst maintaining objectivity.
- Track record of influencing and motivating colleagues, particularly SAS doctors.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty.
- Strong leadership skills and able to 'sell' the vision.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of supporting SAS doctor development within own trust and/ or specialty
- Knowledge of key strategic documents relevant to SAS doctor development.
- Knowledge (or ability to rapidly understand the) of the CESR/Portfolio Route process and barriers and facilitators to achieving specialist registration.
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters.
Desirable
- Current or previous experience as a SAS doctor
- Current or previous appointment in a leadership role supporting SAS doctor 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).
