Emergency Medicine Deputy Head of School
NHSE is seeking to recruit a Deputy Head of School on a part-time secondment basis. You will work with and support the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.
The post is for three years in the first instance.
This role is an East Midlands role so your work would span the whole region. The post is offered on a secondment basis and all candidates are reminded that if they are successful, they are responsible for securing written agreement from their employer for release from clinical work for the specified number of PAs.
Main duties of the job
You will support the Head of School to be responsible for the overall quality, management and supervision of the programmes within the School. This will include ensuring all programmes meet the standards defined by Health Education England, the GMC and Royal College. You will work closely with the Head of School, NHSE's senior educators, other Heads of Schools, Directors of Medical Education and Training Programme Directors to ensure that each trainee is able to access a comprehensive range of experiences which will enable them to cover the speciality curricula. You will be expected to maintain a clinical commitment. It is essential that you have a medical degree, membership/fellowship of the relevant Royal College/Faculty and have a current substantive contract as an NHS Consultant in a relevant specialty. In addition, you should possess excellent leadership skills and meet professional requirements for Continuing Professional Development and Revalidation and make a wider professional contribution through academic and managerial responsibilities.
Job responsibilities
NHS England, working in the East Midlands, is looking for a Deputy Head of School to join the school of Emergency Medicine. Our work is set within the Five Year forward view for the NHS. It is part of the consensus on how the NHS needs to change, with a key focus on prevention and a commitment to reducing health inequalities and promoting equality and diversity.
As part of a national system, please note that a flat rate of £10,000 per PA, per year, (or pro rata as necessary) will be paid to a Trust for successful candidates appointed to TPD roles. This should be treated as a contribution towards the overall cost and is not a reflection of the individuals pay.
Person Specification
Skills and abilities
* Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
* A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
* Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
* Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
* Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty.
* Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
Behaviours and Values
* A transformation leadership style.
* Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues.
* Management of transformation and change.
* Sensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism
* Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHS England (WTE Directorate) commitment to equal opportunities.
* Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff. Note the special responsibility as a manager for assessing and minimising risks to staff.
* A continuing quest for personal and professional development.
* An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care.
Experience and Knowledge
* Current clinical commitment in the School/specialty.
* Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.
* Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team.
* Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.
* Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years.
* Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes.
* Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.
* Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda.
* Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters.
Qualifications and Training
* Primary clinical healthcare qualification
* Currently working at consultant level or equivalent in the specialty school area.
* Experience within the specialty at Consultant level.
* Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and be registered with the regulatory body.
* Must hold a current Licence to Practise
* Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)
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