Job summary Applications are invited for the role of Deputy Postgraduate Dean within NHS England Midlands.
The role of Deputy Postgraduate Dean will provide local and regional leadership of the delivery of high-quality cross-specialty and multi-professional training.
The role supports the Postgraduate Dean in delivering corporate, statutory and non-statutory functions.
It is focussed firmly upon improving patient and learner safety and experience and ensuring effective educational outcomes.
The appointment will be made on the basis of a part-time secondment to NHS England, alongside existing employment with an NHS Trust in the Midlands geographical footprint.
Main duties of the job Key areas of responsibility will include: Direct management and support of the Heads of Specialty Schools Direct management of doctors in training with professional standards, complex training and performance issues and support of the Heads of Schools in managing doctors in training experiencing difficulties Engagement with national workstreams including medical education reform programmes and enhanced generalist capabilities Leading on local delivery of national programmes such as the distribution and expansion programme The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician with a thorough understanding of education and training across the region.
They 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.
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Job description Job responsibilities You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the Job Description and other supporting documents.
Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Medical or Dental Practitioner with a current license to practise.
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development Desirable Higher educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, diploma or Master's in education.
Experience and Knowledge Essential Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education.
Experience as a senior educator working in the field of Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education and Training.
Knowledge of NHS operating model/provision/commissioning of training.
Skills and Abilities Essential Proven track record of influencing and motivating others in leading change.
Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult and complex issues.
Highly effective communicator