Deputy Head of School for Paediatrics London
The closing date is 23 October 2025
Job summary
An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Deputy Head of School for Paediatrics London.
The Deputy Heads of School are responsible for assisting the Head of School in managing the Paediatric Training programme across NHS England (NHSE) London Local Office
The Deputy Heads of School for Paediatric Training programme will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College of Paediatrics, and also guidelines and standards established within London are met.
The Deputy Heads of School will be expected to assist the Head of School in implementing national and NHS E policies in relation to the education and training of resident doctors within Paediatrics on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.
They will work with the Postgraduate Dean to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient-centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Head of School will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Paediatrics are met. Responsibilities will include:
- To oversee the Specialty's Regional Training Programme
- To support compliance with requirements particularly with regard to the supervision and support for trainees and learners.
- Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns.
- To manage the work of Training Programme Director(s) and other clinical faculty to ensure appropriate systems for assessment, rotational management, revalidation, trainee supervision and support and other functions within the School.
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To contribute to workforce planning, ensuring clinical engagement with local and national workforce planning processes.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Paediatric training across the region and who 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.
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
09 October 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
Depending on experience In line with HoS sessional payments
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
990-LON-17886-E
Job locations
10 South Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
10 South Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)
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