Speciality Heads of School
NHS England
The closing date is 07 April 2025
Job summary
An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Head of School in Acute Care Common Stem (ACCS) working across 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 (4 hours), worked flexibly. The contract is for 1 years in the first instance.
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 in leading 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.
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
24 March 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
Depending on experience In line with HoS sessional payments
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
990-SW-11731-E
Job locations
100 Temple Street
100 North Wing, Third Floor, Temple Street
Bristol
BS1 6AG
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
100 Temple Street
100 North Wing, Third Floor, Temple Street
Bristol
BS1 6AG
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)
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