Job summary
Background:The KSS IAT Programmes are the NIHR-funded Academic Training Programmes resulting from the partnership between NHS England Kent Surrey Sussex (NHSE-SE WTE - the 'KSS Deanery'), Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Kent and Medway Medical School, and specific NHS Trusts within KSS to provide integrated clinical and academic training within the NIHR Integrated Academic Training pathway. There are currently nine ACF and 2 ACL posts appointed annually across KSS. Academic Training in certain clinical specialties, leadership and medical education starts in the second year of Foundation Training (FY2). There are currently 18 SFP posts across KSS (12 in Sussex, 3 in Surrey and 3 in Kent).
Summary of Role
The Academic Training Programme Director (ATPD) post offers an important, varied and rewarding role within the partnership and is vital in helping to select, support, develop and mentor academic trainees, and support the academic, clinical and educational supervisors to support them, working closely with IAT and SFP Leads from the HEIs in KSS.
We are appointing one individual to lead as the Academic Training Programme Director to join our existing KSS Deanery team. The role is for 2PAs (0.2WTE).
The ATPD will act to ensure effective mentor of Academic Clinical Fellows (ACFs), Clinical Lecturers (CLs) and SFPs from a number of specialties.The post-holders will work closely with, and be accountable to, the Postgraduate Dean.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached Job description & person spec. for full information on what this role entails.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: The post is offered on a secondment basis and all candidates are reminded that if they are successful, they are responsible for securing written agreement from their Trust/Practice for release from clinical work for the specified number of PAs/sessions.
The length of appointment will be for 3 years plus potential for a 3 year extension subject to agreement of both parties
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.
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.
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
Please note: The post is offered on a secondment basis and all candidates are reminded that if they are successful, they are responsible for securing written agreement from their Trust/Practice for release from clinical work for the specified number of PAs/sessions.
The length of appointment will be for 3 years plus potential for a 3 year extension subject to agreement of both parties
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.
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.
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 & Training
Essential
- GMC Full Registration
- Either Consultant (including honorary/locum consultant) with a minimum of a 2 PA clinical contract or qualified GP with both clinical practice and academic sessions [In either case expecting to be in KSS for at 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 & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
- Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodes related to NHS
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and E&D in the last 3 years.
- Active involvement in and up to date with appraisal process
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
- Knowledge of clinical academic career pathway and understanding of the integrated academic training pathway.
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
- 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
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting trainers and trainees
- Evidence of successful delivery of training strategy/programmes
- Evidence of working with other specialities and professions
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
- Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHSE-WTE 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- GMC Full Registration
- Either Consultant (including honorary/locum consultant) with a minimum of a 2 PA clinical contract or qualified GP with both clinical practice and academic sessions [In either case expecting to be in KSS for at 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 & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
- Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodes related to NHS
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and E&D in the last 3 years.
- Active involvement in and up to date with appraisal process
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
- Knowledge of clinical academic career pathway and understanding of the integrated academic training pathway.
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
- 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
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting trainers and trainees
- Evidence of successful delivery of training strategy/programmes
- Evidence of working with other specialities and professions
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
- Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHSE-WTE 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.
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
