Head of School for Anaesthesia

NHS England

The closing date is 07 October 2024

Job summary

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Head of School in Anaesthesia in Yorkshire and the Humber.

The post will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement to NHS England remunerated on the NHS Consultant Pay Scale - 4 PAs per week.

All work undertaken is to be incorporated into the Consultant Job Plan.The role of Head of School is to work with and support the Postgraduate Dean inleading 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.

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.

Main duties of the job

Engaging People/ Key Working Relationships

Development of an effective network of communication and collaboration of all relevant stakeholders on a local, regional and national basis:

  • Postgraduate Dean
  • Local Director
  • Staff at all levels across the geographical area covered by the local and regional offices
  • Associate and deputy deans
  • Training Programme Directors and clinical faculty
  • Other Heads of Schools/Foundation and GP School Directors
  • Royal Colleges and Faculties
  • Professional and regulatory bodies
  • Wider Stakeholder Network
  • Local Medical and Dental Schools
  • Providers and commissioners across the region
  • Directors of Education
  • Higher Educational Institutions

Delivering Results/ Functional 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 Yorkshire and the Humber.
  • Commitment to national vision, policies and processes for effective educational quality management
  • Ensuring that objectives are met within budget and proportionate contribution to budget savings when required
  • Ensuring that Code of Practice Guidelines are met
  • Giving accurate guidance to trainees on OOP / IDT's / LTFT / Acting up applications

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.

Date posted

22 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience Salary paid in line with sessional payments

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

990-NEY-643119-E

Job locations

Blenheim House

Duncombe Street

Leeds

LS1 4PL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Leadership

  • To provide effective clinical leadership.
  • To manage the work of clinical faculty to ensure appropriate systems for assessment, rotational management, revalidation, trainee supervision and support and other functions within the School.

Quality and safety

  • To implement the NHSE Quality Framework and Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance

School Programme Management

  • Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns.
  • Recruitment to training posts and programmes.
  • Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, 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.

Educational and Workforce Development

  • To advise and support in educational and workforce development elements.

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

  • To contribute to workforce planning.
  • To develop educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies.

Finance

  • To engage with business planning processes and associated School budgets.

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

Leadership

  • To provide effective clinical leadership.
  • To manage the work of clinical faculty to ensure appropriate systems for assessment, rotational management, revalidation, trainee supervision and support and other functions within the School.

Quality and safety

  • To implement the NHSE Quality Framework and Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance

School Programme Management

  • Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns.
  • Recruitment to training posts and programmes.
  • Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, 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.

Educational and Workforce Development

  • To advise and support in educational and workforce development elements.

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

  • To contribute to workforce planning.
  • To develop educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies.

Finance

  • To engage with business planning processes and associated School budgets.

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

Essential

  • Primary medical qualification or On the Specialist Register
  • Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, Professional Association and/or Regulatory Body

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
  • Experience of clinical and educational leadership
  • Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education

Skills

Essential

  • Leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
  • Organisation and time management skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Primary medical qualification or On the Specialist Register
  • Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, Professional Association and/or Regulatory Body

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
  • Experience of clinical and educational leadership
  • Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education

Skills

Essential

  • Leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
  • Organisation and time management skills

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

Blenheim House

Duncombe Street

Leeds

LS1 4PL


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Blenheim House

Duncombe Street

Leeds

LS1 4PL


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Postgraduate Dean

Mr Willy Pillay

willy.pillay@nhs.net

Date posted

22 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience Salary paid in line with sessional payments

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

990-NEY-643119-E

Job locations

Blenheim House

Duncombe Street

Leeds

LS1 4PL


Supporting documents

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