Deputy Medical Education Manager/Foundation Programme Manager
Working with the Medical Education Lead (MEL) and the Director of Medical Education (DME) to ensure the Trust meets its contractual requirements and maintains a supportive learning environment for undergraduate students and postgraduate resident doctors. Responsible for the overall co-ordination of the foundation programmes and deputising for the MEL; ensuring the effective delivery of medical education and training and related requirements to the highest quality and in line with the requirements of the Trust, NHSE TV, GMC, the Commissioners and the Royal Medical Colleges.
To set up, where applicable, and maintain effective and efficient systems and processes; ensuring the Site complies with the Educational/Corporate Governance frameworks for both the Trust and the external bodies.
The post holder must have significant experience in education management, be IT-proficient, self-directed, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication skills, aligned with the Trust's CARE values, are crucial for managing relationships effectively.
Main duties of the job
* Arrange school visits in liaison with the Dean, Foundation School, and Royal Colleges.
* Organise and manage the cross-Deanery core teaching programme for the Foundation Programme, including booking speakers, rooms, and equipment.
* Arrange the annual induction for the new intake of FY1 doctors.
* Work closely with rota teams to arrange placements as needed.
* Organise and assist with half-yearly Interim Training Reviews (ITRs), collecting and collating feedback as necessary.
* Arrange ARCPs (Annual Review of Competence Progression) and participate as a Panel Member in accordance with current protocols.
* Provide line management for Bands 2/3 administrative staff at the education centres, including supervision, quality and performance monitoring, appraisals, training, personal development, and addressing disciplinary matters.
* Assist with the recruitment, selection, and induction of administrative staff.
* Support the Medical Education Lead (MEL) in staff supervision and performance management, taking responsibility during their absence.
* Assist with the management of the delegated medical education budget, ensuring all expenditure complies with Trust standing financial regulations.
* Work closely with the MEL and Director of Medical Education (DME) to ensure compliance with local and national policies related to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education programmes.
About us
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community.
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications, Training
* Postgraduate diploma level acquired through degree and professional qualification or equivalent level of training experience in medical education
Experience
* Experience in Postgraduate or Undergraduate education
* Prior experience of staff management including recruitment and retention
* Analytical with the ability to present findings as necessary
* Budgetary management experience
* Experience of a busy pressurised environment and achieving results
* Project Management Experience
Skills, Ability and knowledge
* Computer literate - Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Excellent verbal and written communication
* Organisational Skills with the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
* Strong interpersonal skills with tact and diplomacy with confidence to communicate at all levels throughout the Trust
* Ability to adapt and problem solve using own initiative
* Confidence and ability to use audio visual and video conferencing equipment
Special Circumstances
* Flexible approach to work and willingness to assist other members of the team when required
* Attention to detail with any work undertaken to ensure quality and accuracy
* Ability to travel to other sites within Trust
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
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