NHS England

Head of School Anaesthesia

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Job summary

The role of Head of School 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 mandate.

The Head of School is professionally and managerially accountable to the Postgraduate Dean. The Head of School 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 mas well as innovative ways of curriculum delivery and workforce well-being strategies.

Please note this is a 3 year secondment extendable to a maximum of three years, subject to mutual agreement.

Main duties of the job

To support the Postgraduate Dean, Heads of Schools work across the spectrum of health and where relevant, social care, within the context of a team, so that the provision of education reflects changing service models. This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum of professional and other backgrounds.

The Head of School will be expected to meet the challenges of leading the School and Education Providers to deliver the changing curricular in an evolving service landscape.

Although the main role is to lead and develop the Postgraduate School of Surgery all senior clinicians within NHSE may have wider roles and projects as agreed with the Postgraduate Dean

About us

The 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 visithttps://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.

Details

Date posted

12 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-NW-6419366-E

Job locations

Any North West Offices

NW Region

M1 3BN


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide effective clinical leadership, contributing to the strategic development of NHSE.

To work closely with Postgraduate Deans to implement the NHS Quality Framework.

To oversee School programme management with the operational PGMDE programme teams.

For full job role please see the attached job description.

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

To provide effective clinical leadership, contributing to the strategic development of NHSE.

To work closely with Postgraduate Deans to implement the NHS Quality Framework.

To oversee School programme management with the operational PGMDE programme teams.

For full job role please see the attached job description.

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

Essential

  • Primary clinical healthcare qualification
  • Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body

Desirable

  • Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)

Experience

Essential

  • Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context
  • Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
  • Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
  • Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
  • Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda
  • Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and equality and diversity trained in last 3 years
  • Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes
  • Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters, the Gold Guide and educational theory
  • Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable Leadership skills and an ability to motivate others
  • A strong sense of vision and an ability to innovate
  • Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
  • Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
  • 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 an ability to support others to develop and progress
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Primary clinical healthcare qualification
  • Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body

Desirable

  • Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)

Experience

Essential

  • Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context
  • Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
  • Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
  • Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
  • Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda
  • Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and equality and diversity trained in last 3 years
  • Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes
  • Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters, the Gold Guide and educational theory
  • Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable Leadership skills and an ability to motivate others
  • A strong sense of vision and an ability to innovate
  • Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
  • Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
  • 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 an ability to support others to develop and progress

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Any North West Offices

NW Region

M1 3BN


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Any North West Offices

NW Region

M1 3BN


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Dean

Richard Hughes

richard.hughes31@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

12 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-NW-6419366-E

Job locations

Any North West Offices

NW Region

M1 3BN


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