Job summary
The appointee will become a member of the School Executive Team. They will be expected to attend training committee meetings, and support and co-ordinate the work of the TPDs.
The role of Associate Head of School is to work with and support the NHSE Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHSE mandate.
To support the Postgraduate Dean, Heads of Schools with their Associates 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.
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 oversee School programme management with the operational PGMDE programme teams and advise Postgraduate Deans on the following matters:
- Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns
- Recruitment to training posts and programmes.
- To use our educational resources to support learners within programmes to achieve their full potential.
- Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations (to ensure Code of Practice compliance), support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management, careers support, less than full-time training, inter deanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams.
To oversee the School structure and relevant School meetings within the structure.
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.
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
Ensuring high standards of education and training as defined by the General Medical Council and other national bodies with respect to training posts and other educational programmes in the NHSE NW area.
Commitment to national vision, policies and processes for effective educational quality management
Ensuring that objectives are met within budget and proportionate contribution to budge savings when required.
For full information, 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
Ensuring high standards of education and training as defined by the General Medical Council and other national bodies with respect to training posts and other educational programmes in the NHSE NW area.
Commitment to national vision, policies and processes for effective educational quality management
Ensuring that objectives are met within budget and proportionate contribution to budge savings when required.
For full information, 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. Consultant in Medicine
- 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 of 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
- Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
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. Consultant in Medicine
- 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 of 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
- Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
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
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
