Associate Head of School Paediatrics

NHS England

The closing date is 03 November 2024

Job summary

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.

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 post will be an initial 3-year secondment, with an option for extension upon discussion.

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.

Date posted

19 October 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience Educator rate - 2 PA / 8 hours per week = £24,000 per annum

Contract

Secondment

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-NW-6690286-E

Job locations

Any North West NHSE office

Manchester

M1 3BN


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide effective clinical leadership, contributing to the strategic

development of NHSE.

To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by

providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and

training.

For full job role information, please see attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide effective clinical leadership, contributing to the strategic

development of NHSE.

To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by

providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and

training.

For full job role information, please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Primary clinical healthcare qualification, Consultant in Paediatrics
  • Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
  • Currently working 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
  • Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
  • Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and equality and diversity trained in last 3 years
  • Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes
  • Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters, the Gold Guide and educational theory

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
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Desirable

  • Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Primary clinical healthcare qualification, Consultant in Paediatrics
  • Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
  • Currently working 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
  • Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
  • Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and equality and diversity trained in last 3 years
  • Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes
  • Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters, the Gold Guide and educational theory

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
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Desirable

  • Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Any North West NHSE office

Manchester

M1 3BN


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Any North West NHSE office

Manchester

M1 3BN


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Head of School Paediatrics

Guy Makin

guy.makin@mft.nhs.uk

Date posted

19 October 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience Educator rate - 2 PA / 8 hours per week = £24,000 per annum

Contract

Secondment

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-NW-6690286-E

Job locations

Any North West NHSE office

Manchester

M1 3BN


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