Job summary The post holder will oversee the delivery of the Core Psychiatry training Programme in NHSE England North West.
It will cover the East (formerly North West) part of the Scheme.
The post holder will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the North West School of Psychiatry and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme.
The post holder will be a member of the School Board and Core Psychiatry Speciality Training committee.
Please note this is a 3 year secondment with potential to extend to a maximum of three years, subject to mutual agreement.
Main duties of the job Work in collaboration with Head of School of Psychiatry to develop and implement a Medical Workforce Strategy which supports the recruitment and retention of Core Psychiatry Trainees and to promote health and well-being: Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
A collaborative and compassionate leadership style.
Promoting and developing a fair, diverse and inclusive approach Performs all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHSE's commitment to equal opportunities.
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 To provide expert advice on Specialty specific matters to the Scheme.
To ensure that the training programme remains appropriate to deliver the RCPsych Core Psychiatry speciality curriculum To provide rotation details in a timely manner to the Programme Support Team in order to meet our contractual requirements To support the Head of School to ensure appropriate systems for Assessment, Rotational Management, Trainee Supervision & Support and other functions within the School.
To Chair assessment ARCP panels for Core Psychiatry and to attend feedback ARCP panels as required For full information please see attached job description.
Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Consultant in Core Psychiatry on the Specialist Register Member / Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists Desirable Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education Experience Essential Experience of working with doctors in an educational context Experience as an educational supervisor especially for Psychiatric trainees Desirable Clinical Manager experience Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education would be desirable Experience in Recruitment Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda Skills Essential Demonstrable leadership skills, consistent with own personal style, and an ability to motivate others Effective interpersonal skills, as well as written and oral presentation skills Committed to own professional development and learning Ability to remain curious, open to new ideas, and willingness to be challenged Adequate organisational skills to be able to deliver the operational aspects of the role in a timely manner Desirable A clear sense of vision and an ability to innovate