Job summary
The role of Associate Head of School is to work with and support the NHS England Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.
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.
This is a 3 years secondment with potential to extend to a maximum of three years, subject to mutual agreement.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
For full role information, please see the attached job description.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
For full role information, please see the attached job description.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification, Consultant in Pathology on the Specialist register
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
- Consultant currently working in the NHS in the North West of England
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 as an educational supervisor
- 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
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, NHS appraisal processes
- Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise
Desirable
- understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
- knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding or healthcare/multiprofessional 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 Pathology on the Specialist register
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
- Consultant currently working in the NHS in the North West of England
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 as an educational supervisor
- 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
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, NHS appraisal processes
- Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise
Desirable
- understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
- knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding or healthcare/multiprofessional 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
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
