Job summary
The post holder will oversee the delivery of the Old Age Psychiatry (Mersey) training Programme in NHS England North West.
The post holder will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the North West School of Psychiatry and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme.
The post holder will be a member of the School Board and Old Age Psychiatry Speciality Training committee.
Please note this is a 3 year secondment with potential to extend to a maximum of three years, subject to mutual agreement.
Main duties of the job
- Work in collaboration with Head of School of Psychiatry to develop and implement a Medical Workforce Strategy which supports the recruitment and retention of Old Age Psychiatry Trainees and to promote health and well-being
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative and compassionate leadership style.
- Promoting and developing a fair, diverse and inclusive approach
- Performs all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHSE's commitment to equal opportunities.
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
Work in collaboration with Head of School of Psychiatry to develop and implement a Medical Workforce Strategy which supports the recruitment and retention of Old Age Psychiatry Trainees with focus on the regional education programs.
For full job role, please see 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
Work in collaboration with Head of School of Psychiatry to develop and implement a Medical Workforce Strategy which supports the recruitment and retention of Old Age Psychiatry Trainees with focus on the regional education programs.
For full job role, please see 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
- Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry on the Specialist Register
- Member / Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Consultant currently working in the NHS in the North West of England
Desirable
- Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education
Experience
Essential
- Experience of organising / delivering education programmes / courses and working with doctors in an educational context
- Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context
- Experience as an educational supervisor especially for Psychiatric trainees
- Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise
Desirable
- Awareness of funding streams for education or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- Clinical Manager Experience
- Experience in recruitment
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable Leadership skills, consistent with own personal style, 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
- Effective interpersonal skills, as well as written and oral presentation skills
- Ability to remain curious, open to new ideas, and willingness to be challenges
- Adequate organisational skills to be able to deliver the operational aspects of the role in a timely manner
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Desirable
- ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry on the Specialist Register
- Member / Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Consultant currently working in the NHS in the North West of England
Desirable
- Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education
Experience
Essential
- Experience of organising / delivering education programmes / courses and working with doctors in an educational context
- Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context
- Experience as an educational supervisor especially for Psychiatric trainees
- Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise
Desirable
- Awareness of funding streams for education or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- Clinical Manager Experience
- Experience in recruitment
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable Leadership skills, consistent with own personal style, 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
- Effective interpersonal skills, as well as written and oral presentation skills
- Ability to remain curious, open to new ideas, and willingness to be challenges
- Adequate organisational skills to be able to deliver the operational aspects of the role in a timely manner
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Desirable
- ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
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).
