Job summary
The post holder will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the School of Psychiatry. The post holder will support the School's Operational Programme and lead on programmes of work within the School strategy. The post holder will be a member of the School Board.
The post holder will support the School's commitment to delivering excellent postgraduate psychiatry training, in environments which promote staff wellbeing, a positive learning culture, and a sense of belonging.
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 work in collaboration with The Head of School for Psychiatry in implementing the Medical Workforce Strategy, in alignment with the Long-Term Workforce Plan, which supports the recruitment and retention of Psychiatric Trainees to the North West Scheme
To support the School Quality strategy with focus on improving training experience and outcomes To support the Head of School in the early identification and management of trainees requiring extra support , with the Lead Associate Dean for the specialty, in line with the NHSE North West WT&E Doctors and Dentists Review Group/Doctors in Difficulty framework
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.
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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
To promote faculty development and direction setting by supporting and developing Training Programme Directors
To work with host trusts, ICBs and clinical colleagues to promote the work of the School and encourage a collegiate approach to the delivery of specialty training across NHSE North West WT&E, including participation in School and NHSE activities. To work with the Head of School, Lead Associate Dean for the School, the Deputy Dean for Quality and the HEE North West Office Quality Team to ensure appropriate quality management systems are in place that facilitate a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement. 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 promote faculty development and direction setting by supporting and developing Training Programme Directors
To work with host trusts, ICBs and clinical colleagues to promote the work of the School and encourage a collegiate approach to the delivery of specialty training across NHSE North West WT&E, including participation in School and NHSE activities. To work with the Head of School, Lead Associate Dean for the School, the Deputy Dean for Quality and the HEE North West Office Quality Team to ensure appropriate quality management systems are in place that facilitate a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement. 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
- Consultant Psychiatrist on the Specialist Register
- Member/Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Based in the North West Region
Desirable
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with doctors in an educational context
- Experience as an educational supervisor
- Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education
- Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda
- Experience in Recruitment
- Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education
- Clinical Manager Experience
Skills
Essential
- a compassionate and inclusive leadership approach with a positive outlook and ab ability to motivate others, particularly when change is needed
- a clear sense of vision and an ability to innovate
- Good interpersonal skills, written and oral presentation skills
- Committed to own professional development
- An ability to adhere to important deadlines and deliver agreed contributions to programme of work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Consultant Psychiatrist on the Specialist Register
- Member/Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Based in the North West Region
Desirable
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with doctors in an educational context
- Experience as an educational supervisor
- Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education
- Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda
- Experience in Recruitment
- Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education
- Clinical Manager Experience
Skills
Essential
- a compassionate and inclusive leadership approach with a positive outlook and ab ability to motivate others, particularly when change is needed
- a clear sense of vision and an ability to innovate
- Good interpersonal skills, written and oral presentation skills
- Committed to own professional development
- An ability to adhere to important deadlines and deliver agreed contributions to programme of work
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
