GP Deputy Director / Head of GP Training School
Job Description
Job summary
The role of GP Deputy Director is to work with and support the GP Director in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions relating to GP Education in Wales. The GP Deputy Director is professionally accountable to the Director of GP Education and is responsible for supporting the management of GP Education in the area. Responsibilities include developing policy and direction relating to GP training in liaison with GP Associate Deans and participating in a range of national and all Wales activities relating to medical education.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To support and advise the Dean as a member of The Medical Directorate
To lead on the management of differential attainment in the Medical Directorate
To advise the Postgraduate Dean on GP elements of standards for educational supervision
To support and deputise for the Director of Postgraduate General Practice Education at UK, Wales-wide and local meetings as required.
To act as the Managerial Lead of GP Foundation, Specialty & Further Training in Wales and to ensure that policies are communicated and implemented that reflect overall agreed strategy.
To work closely with the GP Associate Deans to ensure consistency and quality in GP Training in Wales.
To take a lead role in the development and evaluation of GP Training in Wales
About us
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is the strategic workforce body for NHS Wales with statutory functions that include education and training, workforce planning, workforce development and transformation, leadership and succession planning, and careers. Our purpose is to develop a workforce that delivers excellent care to patients/service users and excellent population health. We are a Special Health Authority working closely with our partners; Social Care Wales, education providers, professional and regulatory bodies and Welsh Government.
HEIW's is committed to developing an internal culture of choice. Our Values reflect our thoughts, feelings and beliefs in how we will, and will not, behave and treat others:
- Respect for All in every contact we have with others,
- Ideas that Improve: Harnessing creativity and continuously innovating, evaluating and improving,
- Together as a Team: Working with colleagues across NHS Wales and with partner organisations.
HEIW received the HPMA Award for Employee Engagement in 2019.
What you can expect:
- a corporate induction and 90 day Welcome itinerary,
- compassionate leadership,
- a meaningful values based performance appraisal process,
- the opportunity to impact upon health and social care services and the lives and wellbeing of the people of Wales.
Many of our colleagues and stakeholders have commented on the buzz and atmosphere we create by working together as "One HEIW Team". Do you want to join that team?
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Wales Wide Deanery Roles
- To actively contribute as a member of the Medical Deanery leadership Group, providing regular advice and information concerning strategic developments and contributing to the medical Deanerys risk management process
To lead the oversight of ensuring a comprehensive system of governance for the key processes in the training progression of postgraduate GP training in Wales
To contribute to various other Medical Deanery Development Groups and Oversight Committees
To contribute to design leadership and to collaborative refinement of Medical Deanery Wide policy initiatives
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowlege
Essential
- Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) or higher degree of equivalent status.
- Inclusion on the Medical Performers List at the time of application.
- Full GMC Registration.
- Knowledge of NHS systems and structures
Desirable
- Knowledge of educational theory and practice.
- To hold a Medical Education qualification
- Research record.
Experience
Essential
- Proven organisational skills and evidence of effective workload management.
- Experience of programme planning and management of educational programmes in primary care.
- Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care.
- Experience of chairing high level meetings
- To be a current GP Trainer.
Desirable
- Minimum of five years' experience working in primary health care.
- Experience as a GP Programme Director.
- Experience as a GP Associate Dean.
Skills and Attributions
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of good working relationships with professional colleagues.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Good IT skills.
- Commitment to GP Training
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
Other
Essential
- Willingness and motivation to attend GP training related meetings and other activities elsewhere in Wales and the UK. Ability to travel
- Agreement from GP Partners or GP employer to undertake the GP Director role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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
Health Education and Improvement Wales
Address
Ty Dysgu
Cefn Coed
Nantgarw
CF15 7QQ
United Kingdom
