NHS England

Deputy Head of School of Anaesthetics (East Midlands)

The closing date is 22 July 2025

Job summary

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Deputy Head of School of Anaesthetics in the East Midlands.

The post will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement to NHS England- 1.5 PAs per week.

All work undertaken is to be incorporated into the Consultant Job Plan. The role of Deputy Head of School is to work and support the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.

The Deputy Head of School is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School. The Deputy Head of School will focus on 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 as well as innovative ways of curriculum delivery and workforce well-being strategies.

To support the Postgraduate Dean, Deputy Heads of School 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 if professional and other backgrounds.

Main duties of the job

Engaging People/Key Working Relationships

Development of an effective network of communication and collaboration of all relevant stakeholders on a local, regional and national basis:

Postgraduate Dean
Head of School
Training Programme Directors and Deputy Training Programme Directors
Staff at all levels across the geographical area covered by the local office
Practices and schemes
Associate and deputy deans
Clinical Faculty
Other Heads of Schools
Other Training Programme Directors, where appropriate
Royal Colleges
Professional and regulatory bodies
Wider Stakeholder Network
Local Medical and Dental Schools
Providers and commissioners across the region
Directors of Education
Higher Educational Institutions

Delivering Results/ Functional Responsibilities

Ensuring high standards of education and training as defined by the General Medicine Council and other national bodies with respect to training posts and other educational programmes in the Yorkshire and the Humber.
Commitment to national vision, policies and processes for effective educational quality management.
Ensuring that objectives are met within budget and proportionate contribution to budget savings when required
Ensuring that Code of Practice Guidelines are met
Giving accurate guidance to trainees on OOP/ IDTs/ LTFT/ Acting up applications

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.

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments

Contract

Secondment

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-MID-15914-E

Job locations

County Hall

Glenfield

Leicestershire

LE3 8RA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Leadership

To provide effective clinical leadership.
To support the Head of School to manage the work of clinical faculty to ensure appropriate systems for assessment, rotational management, revalidation, trainee supervision and support and other functions within the School.

Quality and safety

To implement the NHSE Quality Framework and Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance.

School Programme Management

Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns.
Recruitment to training posts and programmes.
Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management, careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams.
To oversee the School structure and relevant School meetings within the structure.

Educational and Workforce Development

To advise and support in educational and workforce development elements.

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

To contribute to workforce planning.
To develop educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies.

Finance

To engage with business planning processes and associated School budgets

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

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

Leadership

To provide effective clinical leadership.
To support the Head of School to manage the work of clinical faculty to ensure appropriate systems for assessment, rotational management, revalidation, trainee supervision and support and other functions within the School.

Quality and safety

To implement the NHSE Quality Framework and Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance.

School Programme Management

Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns.
Recruitment to training posts and programmes.
Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management, careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams.
To oversee the School structure and relevant School meetings within the structure.

Educational and Workforce Development

To advise and support in educational and workforce development elements.

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

To contribute to workforce planning.
To develop educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies.

Finance

To engage with business planning processes and associated School budgets

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

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

Qualifications

Essential

Primary medical qualification or On the Specialist Register
Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, Professional Association and/or Regulatory Body

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in educational context.
Experience of clinical and educational leadership.
Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.

Skills

Essential

Leadership
Problem Solving
Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
Organisation and time management skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Primary medical qualification or On the Specialist Register
Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, Professional Association and/or Regulatory Body

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in educational context.
Experience of clinical and educational leadership.
Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.

Skills

Essential

Leadership
Problem Solving
Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
Organisation and time management skills

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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

County Hall

Glenfield

Leicestershire

LE3 8RA

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

County Hall

Glenfield

Leicestershire

LE3 8RA

Employer's website

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