Specialty Heads of Schools

NHS England

The closing date is 17 October 2024

Job summary

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Head of School in Psychiatry in the Peninsula footprint for the South West.

The post will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement from their host institution to NHS England - 1 PAs per week. The contract is for 12 months.

All work undertaken should 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.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician with a thorough understanding of education and training across the region. They will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.

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.

Date posted

03 October 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience Salary paid in line with TPD sessional payments

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

990-WTE-6674466-E

Job locations

Plumer House

Tailyour Road

Plymouth

PL6 5HY


Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the Job Description and other supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the Job Description and other supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Primary clinical healthcare qualification
  • Employed as a Consultant with a NHS (or equivalent) provider in the South West
  • Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
  • Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Primary clinical healthcare qualification
  • Employed as a Consultant with a NHS (or equivalent) provider in the South West
  • Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
  • Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation 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

Plumer House

Tailyour Road

Plymouth

PL6 5HY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Plumer House

Tailyour Road

Plymouth

PL6 5HY


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

Dr Jon Francis

jon.francis1@nhs.net

Date posted

03 October 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience Salary paid in line with TPD sessional payments

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

990-WTE-6674466-E

Job locations

Plumer House

Tailyour Road

Plymouth

PL6 5HY


Supporting documents

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