An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Head of School of Pathology in Yorkshire and the Humber.
The post will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement to NHS England remunerated on the NHS Consultant Pay Scale - 3 PAs per week.
All work undertaken is to be incorporated into the Consultant Job Plan.
The role of Head of School is to work and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.
The Head of School is professionally and managerially accountable to the Postgraduate Dean.
The Head of School will focus on improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future.
The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links as well as innovative ways of curriculum delivery and workforce well-being strategies.
To support the Postgraduate Dean, Heads of School 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.
This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum if professional and other backgrounds.
Main duties of the jobEngaging People/Key Working Relationships Development of an effective network of communication and collaboration of all relevant stakeholders on a local, regional and national basis:
Local DirectorStaff at all levels across the geographical area covered by the local and regional officesAssociate and deputy deansTraining Programme Directors and clinical facultyOther Heads of School/Foundation and GP School DirectorsRoyal Colleges and FacultiesProfessional and regulatory bodiesWider Stakeholder NetworkLocal Medical and Dental SchoolsProviders and commissioners across the regionDirectors of EducationHigher Educational InstitutionsDelivering Results/ Functional Responsibilities Ensuring high standards of education and training as defined by the General Medicine Council and other national bodies with respect to training posts and other educational programmes in the Yorkshire and the Humber.Commitment to national vision, policies and processes for effective educational quality management.Ensuring that objectives are met within budget and proportionate contribution to budget savings when required.Ensuring that Code of Practice Guidelines are met.Giving accurate guidance to trainees on OOP/ IDTs/ LTFT/ Acting up applications.Job responsibilitiesLeadership To provide effective clinical leadership.
To manage the work of clinical faculty to ensure appropriate systems for assessment, rotational management, revalidation, trainee supervision and support and other functions within the School.
Quality and safety To implement the NHSE Quality Framework and Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance.
School Programme Management Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns.
Recruitment to training posts and programmes.
Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management, careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams.
To oversee the School structure and relevant School meetings within the structure.
Educational and Workforce Development To advise and support in educational and workforce development elements.
Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning To contribute to workforce planning.
To develop educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies.
Finance To engage with business planning processes and associated School budgets.
Person SpecificationQualificationsPrimary medical qualification or On the Specialist RegisterMembership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, Professional Association and/or Regulatory BodyExperienceExperience of working with learners or doctors in training in educational contextExperience of clinical and educational leadershipDemonstrable track record of delivery in service and educationSkillsLeadershipProblem SolvingStrong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skillsContractSecondment
Duration3 years
Working patternPart-time
Reference number990-NEY-6832553-E
Job locationsNHS England Office in Leeds / Rotherham / Hull
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