Main area Acute Care Common Stem Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Secondment: 1 year Hours Part time - 1 session per week (4 hours per week worked flexibly) Job ref 990-SW-11731-E
Employer NHS England Employer type NHS Site 100 Temple Street Town Bristol Salary In line with HoS sessional payments Closing 07/04/2025 23:59
Speciality Heads of School
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Our Organisation
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Job overview
An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Head of School in Acute Care Common Stem (ACCS) working across the South West.
The post will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement from their host institution to NHS England – 1 PAs per week (4 hours), worked flexibly. The contract is for 1 years in the first instance.
All work undertaken should be incorporated into the Consultant Job Plan. The role of Head of School is to work with 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 upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future.
Main duties of the job
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.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* Primary clinical healthcare qualification
* Employed as a Consultant with a NHS (or equivalent) provider in the South West
* Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)
Experience and Knowledge
* Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
* Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
Skills and Abilities
* Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
* Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
Our commitments to you
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.
If applying for this role on a secondment basis, please make sure you have obtained prior agreement from your current line manager to apply for this position.
Please note that we currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.
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