Associate Head of School for Intensive Care Medicine (ICM)
The closing date is 28 April 2026
Job summary
The post holder will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the School of Intensive Care Medicine The post holder will support the School's Operational Programme and lead on programmes of work within the School strategy with specific remit to support, develop and oversee Regional teaching Programmes. The post holder will be a member of the School Board.
The post holder will support the School's commitment to delivering excellent postgraduate training, in Intensive Care Medicine environments which promote staff wellbeing, a positive learning culture, and a sense of belonging.
As a result of NHS England's (NHSE) integration into the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), please note that the end date for all new educator appointments will be 31st March 2027. The successful applicant will be updated regarding potential extensions (not guaranteed) beyond this date
Main duties of the job
The Assoc Head of School will provide senior clinical oversight and strategic leadership for the regional ICM teaching programmes.
The role aims to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, engaging and educationally robust programme that supports trainee development and complements other regional educational activities. To work in collaboration with The Head of School for Intensive Care Medicine in implementing the Medical Workforce Strategy, in alignment with the Long-Term Workforce Plan, which supports the recruitment and retention of Intensive Care Medicine Trainees to the North West Scheme.
About us
NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.
Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.
In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.
If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.
Details
Date posted
14 April 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
Depending on experience In line with HoS sessional payments
Contract
Secondment
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
990-NW-EC1345-E
Job locations
Flexible across North West Region
Manchester
M1 3BN
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
Flexible across North West Region
Manchester
M1 3BN
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)
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