Job summary
We are looking to recruit to the post of Head of School of Medicine. This role is a fixed term contract for 3 years with an opportunity to extend this contract for a further 2 years. The EMC for this post is 0.3 (12 hours per week) which equates to £36,000 per annum.
The role of 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
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 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.
The Head of School will be expected to meet the challenges of leading the School and Education Providers to deliver the changing curricular in an evolving service landscape.
Although the main role is to lead and develop the Postgraduate School of Medicine all senior clinicians within NHSE may have wider roles and projects as agreed with the Postgraduate Dean.
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 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.
The Head of School will be expected to meet the challenges of leading the School and Education Providers to deliver the changing curricular in an evolving service landscape.
Although the main role is to lead and develop the Postgraduate School of Medicine all senior clinicians within NHSE may have wider roles and projects as agreed with the Postgraduate Dean.
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
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
- Strong interpersonal communication, written and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of recruitment, selection and Differential Attainment, and training in Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years.
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda.
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification.
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body relevant to the specialty.
- Currently working as a consultant in the appropriate specialty area.
- A continuing quest for personal and professional development.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
- Strong interpersonal communication, written and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of recruitment, selection and Differential Attainment, and training in Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years.
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda.
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification.
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body relevant to the specialty.
- Currently working as a consultant in the appropriate specialty area.
- A continuing quest for personal and professional development.
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).
