Deputy Head of School for Medicine - Kent Surrey & Sussex
Job Description
Job summary
The 2 Deputy Heads of School are responsible for assisting the Head of School in managing the Medicine Training programme across NHS England (NHSE) KSS Local Office.
This vacancy is for 1 Deputy Head of School for Medicine in KSS, 2 PA (8 hrs per week).
The Deputy Heads of School for the Medicine Training programme will ensure that both national standards determined by the Royal College of Medicine and 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 junior doctors within Medicine on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.
Main duties of the job
To support the Postgraduate Dean, Heads of Schools will 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.
The Head of School will:
- Provide effective clinical leadership, contributing to the strategic development
- Work closely with Postgraduate Deans and Deputy Head of School to implement the NHS E Quality Framework to enable improvements in education and training quality
- Oversee School programme management and advise the Postgraduate Deans on specialty-specific matters and recruitment to training posts and programmes
- Support professional development of the educational faculty
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.
Job responsibilities
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.
SecondmentApplicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only. Agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
For further details / informal visits contact KSS Medicine Head of School, Prof. Nik Patel [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
Desirable
- Educational qualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education
Employment/Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
- Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practice
Desirable
- Understanding of current health and social care and education policy
- Previous or current appointment as leader in healthcare education
- Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders Excellent organisational and time management skills Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
- Excellent organisational and time management skills Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Desirable
- Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
York House
Massetts Road
Horley
RH6 7DE
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)
