The role of Associate Dean (LED Development) is to support the Postgraduate Dean at a senior level and guide, support, and manage the activities related to the development of Locally Employed Doctors (LEDs) in line with the Long-Term Workforce Plan (LTWP) commitment to this group of doctors.
The postholder will work closely with NHS England’s postgraduate medical education reform team to support delivery of the “Blueprint for Change” programme which is aligned to the train and retain pillars of the LTWP, to encourage providers of NHS services to undertake activities to improve the experience of LEDs by improving opportunities for career progression, skills development, induction and access to educational opportunities, in addition to an improved experience of working in the NHS by valuing them and creating a sense of belonging.
Please note that there are 2 x 3 PA roles available.
• An opportunity to support the retention and development of the region's LED workforce.
• Gaining a unique perspective of the NHS by working for NHS England’s WTE directorate.
• Working with a motivated team of educators and administrative staff.
• Positively contributing to the quality of care given to patients by LEDs in the Region.
• Developing a portfolio of skills in leadership, whilst connecting with the wider system, whilst promoting and championing the LED role.
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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Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on theGovernment website.
The post holder will be required to undertake a leadership role in the co-ordination, provision, management, and promotion of LED professional development activities across the region,including:
• Work in partnership with ICBs and providers of NHS services to identify and agree local priorities for the development of the LED workforce.
• To attend and contribute to various stakeholder engagement meetings.
• To collaborate and communicate with other departments regularly to ensure efficient resource use.
• Identify and share best practice across the region and with NHS England.
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.
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This advert closes on Sunday 5 Jan 2025