Job summary
Applications are invited for the role of Associate Dean with responsibility for the educational development of Specialty and Specialist (SAS) doctorsin the South West Region.
This is a senior educator role in the new WT&E structure for 2 sessions (8hrs) and is appointed on either a secondment basis from their employing Trust or a substantive appointment if the successful candidate works in Primary Care.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician with considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context. They will have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.
Working with the SAS Tutorsacross the South West the post holder will develop a programme that supports learners have a safe and supported return to work by offering a wide range of learning and support resources.
Key areas of responsibility will include:
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Working closely with SAS Tutors including liaising with SAS leads and SAS advocates across the region.
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Maintain and curate SAS section of the website,
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Manage SAS development funding including regional and local spending and providing quality assurance of expenditure,
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National work including meetings, reporting, projects,
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Business & Developmental work
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Recruiting and supervising SAS Regional Fellows.
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.
If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.
Details
Date posted
13 May 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£122,470 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
17 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
990-SW-14664-E
Job locations
Plumer House/Temple Street
Plymouth/Bristol
PL6 5HY
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
Plumer House/Temple Street
Plymouth/Bristol
PL6 5HY
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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