Job summary
The role of Associate Dean (LED Development) is to support the Postgraduate Dean at a senior level and guide, support, and manage the activities related to the development of Locally Employed Doctors (LEDs) in line with the Long-Term Workforce Plan (LTWP) commitment to this group of doctors.
The postholder will work closely with NHS England's postgraduate medical education reform team to support delivery of the "Blueprint for Change" programme which is aligned to the train and retain pillars of the LTWP, to encourage providers of NHS services to undertake activities to improve the experience of LEDs by improving opportunities for career progression, skills development, induction and access to educational opportunities, in addition to an improved experience of working in the NHS by valuing them and creating a sense of belonging.
Please note that there are 2 x 3 PA roles available.
Main duties of the job
- An opportunity to support the retention and development of the region's LED workforce.
- Gaining a unique perspective of the NHS by working for NHS England's WTE directorate.
- Working with a motivated team of educators and administrative staff.
- Positively contributing to the quality of care given to patients by LEDs in the Region.
- Developing a portfolio of skills in leadership, whilst connecting with the wider system, whilst promoting and championing the LED role.
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.
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
The post holder will be required to undertake a leadership role in the co-ordination, provision, management, and promotion of LED professional development activities across the region, including:
- Work in partnership with ICBs and providers of NHS services to identify and agree local priorities for the development of the LED workforce.
- To attend and contribute to various stakeholder engagement meetings.
- To collaborate and communicate with other departments regularly to ensure efficient resource use.
- Identify and share best practice across the region and with NHS England.
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.
For full information please see attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to undertake a leadership role in the co-ordination, provision, management, and promotion of LED professional development activities across the region, including:
- Work in partnership with ICBs and providers of NHS services to identify and agree local priorities for the development of the LED workforce.
- To attend and contribute to various stakeholder engagement meetings.
- To collaborate and communicate with other departments regularly to ensure efficient resource use.
- Identify and share best practice across the region and with NHS England.
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.
For full information please see attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Medical Practitioner with a current license to practice.
- Applicants should be in a substantive role in NHS clinical practice.
- Applicants, regardless of professional background, must have a track record of professionalism in line with the principles set out in Good Medical Practice and compatible with appointment in a senior clinical educator role.
- Experience in the leadership and delivery of education or professional development initiatives within the NHS
- Managerial experience within clinical education
- Knowledge of research in medical education and/or professional development
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate the importance of LEDs as educators.
- Able to demonstrate ambition to lead the LED workforce in the region
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting LEDs development within own trust and/ or specialty.
- Knowledge of key strategic documents relevant to LEDs development
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures, and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
Desirable
- Current or previous experience as a LED.
- Current or previous appointment in a leadership role supporting LED development.
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication, written and presentation skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Excellent verbal communication and influencing skills including the ability to establish an effective rapport quickly with stakeholders at all levels, gaining trust and respect, particularly LEDs.
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
- Strong leadership skills and able to 'sell' the vision.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and work on own initiative to manage workload through effective prioritising and time management
- Ability to critically appraise and problem solve whilst maintaining objectivity.
- Ability to recognise when work is of a confidential nature and the implications of confidentiality for how work is carried out
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty.
- Ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Medical Practitioner with a current license to practice.
- Applicants should be in a substantive role in NHS clinical practice.
- Applicants, regardless of professional background, must have a track record of professionalism in line with the principles set out in Good Medical Practice and compatible with appointment in a senior clinical educator role.
- Experience in the leadership and delivery of education or professional development initiatives within the NHS
- Managerial experience within clinical education
- Knowledge of research in medical education and/or professional development
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate the importance of LEDs as educators.
- Able to demonstrate ambition to lead the LED workforce in the region
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting LEDs development within own trust and/ or specialty.
- Knowledge of key strategic documents relevant to LEDs development
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures, and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
Desirable
- Current or previous experience as a LED.
- Current or previous appointment in a leadership role supporting LED development.
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication, written and presentation skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Excellent verbal communication and influencing skills including the ability to establish an effective rapport quickly with stakeholders at all levels, gaining trust and respect, particularly LEDs.
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
- Strong leadership skills and able to 'sell' the vision.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and work on own initiative to manage workload through effective prioritising and time management
- Ability to critically appraise and problem solve whilst maintaining objectivity.
- Ability to recognise when work is of a confidential nature and the implications of confidentiality for how work is carried out
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty.
- Ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options
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).
