Job summary The post holder will be responsible for providing strategic leadership for the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Education Teams, Library/Clinical Librarian Services and Operations team to ensure that performance objectives are met.
The Head of Medical Education Management will have responsibility for the promotion, monitoring and continuous improvement of the quality of Postgraduate and Undergraduate Medical Education within UHL.
The post holder will deputise for the Director of Clinical Education at UHL and external meetings and committees.
The post holder will lead on the provision of faculty development for senior clinicians within UHL.
Main duties of the job To have overall responsibility for budget setting and monitoring of financial performance for the Postgraduate Education Centres, Libraries and other designated cost centres ( 10 cost centres- £ To agree annual cost improvement plans ( c£280k) with budget holders To have overall line management responsibility for Undergraduate and Postgraduate medical Education, Library/Clinical Librarian Services and Operations team in Clinical Education.
Ensure that all aspects of performance, absence, training and appraisal are addressed in accordance with Trust Policy About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: Job description Job responsibilities Have responsibility for advising and implementing processes across UHL to ensure Trust compliance with national policies including GMC and NHSE directives Provide support and expertise to CMGs to ensure that UHL meets timescales and benchmarks set by external stakeholders against these policies In conjunction with the Director of Medical Education, lead on the review, updating and implementation of UHLs Medical Education Strategy Responsible for development, implementation and monitoring of local policies relating to education.
Provide complex information, written reports and data as requested by the GMC, NHSE or UHL Executive team relating to UHLs compliance/performance against local and national standards.
Develop and maintain communication with staff, internal/external stakeholders on complex matters, issues and ideas and/or in complex situations.
Communicate effectively, accurately and confidently on behalf of the Director of Medical Education at committees, forums and meetings within UHL and with external stakeholders.
Communication sensitive information to staff relating to management of change initiatives Organise faculty development programmes with internal and external providers to meet GMC requirements for supervisors.
Please see attached job description for further details Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential Master level qualification Desirable Project management qualification Experience Essential NHS experience within an educational environment at senior level for at least 3 years Extensive knowledge of UG and PG medical education Analytical and Judgement Essential Ability to synthesise and prioritise complex and potentially conflicting demand Proven experience of all aspects of budget management Communication Essential oExcellent communication and presentation skills with ability to convey complex information oAbility and vision to build and manage effective relationships with stakeholders