Job summary
Oxford University Clinical Academic Graduate School (OUCAGS) is also the Academic School of NHS England Thames Valley (NHSE-TV, or the 'Oxford Deanery'). It was established in 2009 as a partnership between Oxford University, Oxford Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education (PGMDE) Deanery, NHS Education South Central and the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals Trust to integrate clinical and academic training on the new Integrated Academic Training pathway that was emerging. Since this time, many clinical academic doctors have benefitted from the integrated approach taken in Oxford and the Thames Valley training programmes despite the considerable changes to the organisations involved.
Main duties of the job
Summary of Role
The Academic Training Programme Director (ATPD) post offers an important, varied and rewarding role within OUCAGS (www.oucags.ox.ac.uk) and is vital in helping to select, support, develop and mentor academic trainees
We anticipate appointing two individuals to join our existing team. Each individual would work an average of 0.5 EMC (2hrs) weekly.
Applications are particularly encouraged from those in craft specialties and those with an interest in community medicine.
Each ATPD will act as a named mentor to Academic Clinical Fellows (ACFs) and Clinical Lecturers (CLs) from a number of specialties and the ATPD will work with at least one of the following specialties / specialty groups depending on expertise and preference:
- General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology;
- General Practice, Public Health, and smaller specialties who may have ACF/CLs in the future;
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, and Intensive Care Medicine;
- Haematology, Immunology and Histopathology;
- Internal Medical Training (IMT);
- Medical and other higher specialty training programmes such as Cardiology, Dermatology, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Clinical & Medical Oncology, Neurology and Respiratory Medicine
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
The post-holders will work closely with, and be accountable to, the Head of School, Deputy Head of School and Postgraduate Dean. As for all NHSE-TV officers, the post holder will be required to adhere to the processes under which NHSE-TV operates and fulfil NHSE-TV requirements. OUCAGS has a small administrative team which supports the School and the ATPD activities.
Appraisal and reappointment
The post holder will have an annual appraisal with the Head of School. The appointment will be for a period of 3 years in the first instance, with the possibility of a 2-year extension before re-application.
Training will be offered in aspects of the role with which the appointee is not familiar.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holders will work closely with, and be accountable to, the Head of School, Deputy Head of School and Postgraduate Dean. As for all NHSE-TV officers, the post holder will be required to adhere to the processes under which NHSE-TV operates and fulfil NHSE-TV requirements. OUCAGS has a small administrative team which supports the School and the ATPD activities.
Appraisal and reappointment
The post holder will have an annual appraisal with the Head of School. The appointment will be for a period of 3 years in the first instance, with the possibility of a 2-year extension before re-application.
Training will be offered in aspects of the role with which the appointee is not familiar.
Person Specification
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Interest and enthusiasm for optimising the development of trainee clinical academics across primary and secondary care
- A collaborative transformation leadership style
- Approachable, sensitive, tolerant, and able to accept criticism.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work with other consultants and clinical academics
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting trainers and trainees
- Evidence of successful deliver of training strategy /programmes
- Evidence of working with other specailities and professions
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and eduation
- understanding of developments involving the relevant colleges/faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
Desirable
- Knowledge of current management structures in medical education and awareness of recent/forthcoming changes in the delivery of medical education, nationally and locally
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GMC Full Registration
- Either consultant (including honorary/locum consultant) with a minimum of a 2 PA clinical appointment or: qualified GP with both clinical practice and academic sessions (in either case expecting to be in Oxford/Thames Valley for a least 3 years post appointment
- Research active with evidence of recent relevant research and publications
- Higher Degree MD PHD/DPhil
- Proven organisational ability
Desirable
- Experience as an Educational Supervisor or in a senior clinical management role (e.g. lead clinician for a speciality
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a Consultant/GP
- Experience supervising graduate students
Person Specification
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Interest and enthusiasm for optimising the development of trainee clinical academics across primary and secondary care
- A collaborative transformation leadership style
- Approachable, sensitive, tolerant, and able to accept criticism.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work with other consultants and clinical academics
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting trainers and trainees
- Evidence of successful deliver of training strategy /programmes
- Evidence of working with other specailities and professions
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and eduation
- understanding of developments involving the relevant colleges/faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
Desirable
- Knowledge of current management structures in medical education and awareness of recent/forthcoming changes in the delivery of medical education, nationally and locally
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GMC Full Registration
- Either consultant (including honorary/locum consultant) with a minimum of a 2 PA clinical appointment or: qualified GP with both clinical practice and academic sessions (in either case expecting to be in Oxford/Thames Valley for a least 3 years post appointment
- Research active with evidence of recent relevant research and publications
- Higher Degree MD PHD/DPhil
- Proven organisational ability
Desirable
- Experience as an Educational Supervisor or in a senior clinical management role (e.g. lead clinician for a speciality
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a Consultant/GP
- Experience supervising graduate students
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).
