Job summary
We are seeking applications for the role of Associate Dean in Kent, Surrey and Sussex to take on a wide portfolio supporting medical education in the region as detailed below.
This is a Secondment opportunity for 3 years, with the possibility to extend for a further 3 years upon agreement from the Postgraduate Dean.
Main duties of the job
You will join the team of the Postgraduate Dean for Kent Surrey and Sussex, to support their mission. The role is dynamic and flexible, with each member of the team having direct responsibility for engagement and support, governance and quality for a geographical area and the learners, educators and providers within this.
The associate deans provide direct support for the directors of medical education and other senior educational leaders in these organisations as well as the heads of school and their teams.
There are also a number of innovative portfolio responsibilities covering operational, faculty and patient-focused development focused on current NHSE priorities such as health inequalities, clinical pathways and enhancing doctors working lives.
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.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
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!
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from discrimination. We support the values and pledges of the NHS Constitution.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
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!
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from discrimination. We support the values and pledges of the NHS Constitution.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently.
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
Desirable
- Attendance at educational development training/courses.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
Desirable
- A strong sense of vision and 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
Behaviours and Values
Desirable
- A transformation leadership style
- Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues
- Management of transformation and change
- Sensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism
- Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes commitment to equal opportunities
- Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff.
- A continuing quest for personal and professional development
- An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters.
Desirable
- 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 in the last 3 years.
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes.
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
Desirable
- Attendance at educational development training/courses.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
Desirable
- A strong sense of vision and 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
Behaviours and Values
Desirable
- A transformation leadership style
- Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues
- Management of transformation and change
- Sensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism
- Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes commitment to equal opportunities
- Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff.
- A continuing quest for personal and professional development
- An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters.
Desirable
- 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 in the last 3 years.
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes.
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
