We are looking to recruit 2 Associate Deans in Kent, Surrey & Sussex. Each role is for 4 sessions (16 hrs) per week.
The role of the Associate Dean (AD) in England has evolved over a number of years as a result of changes in healthcare education and training, the quality framework, and changes in workforce. The role of the AD helps support the Postgraduate Dean in embracing corporate, statutory and non‑statutory functions, aligning with the NHSE mandate. The role is focused firmly upon improving patient and learner safety and experience and ensuring effective educational outcomes.
The exact balance of this role, and how it co‑ordinates with other Associate Deans will be considered through the recruitment process.
Main Duties of the Job
The AD is professionally and managerially accountable to the Postgraduate Dean and their deputies.
Job Responsibilities
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and personspecification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
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
Skills and Abilities
* Demonstrable leadership skills and ability to influence and motivate others.
* Strong sense of vision and ability to innovate.
* Politically astute, able to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty.
* Ability to problem‑solve and maintain objectivity.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
* Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and key stakeholders.
* Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
* Committed to personal development and ability to support others to develop and progress.
Qualifications and Training
* Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body.
* Primary clinical healthcare qualification.
* Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (e.g., educator courses, train‑the‑trainer, educational leadership courses).
Experience and Knowledge
* Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.
* Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation.
* Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi‑professional workforce matters.
* Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practice.
* Managing a multi‑professional team.
* Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.
* Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.
* Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda.
* 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.
Behaviours and Values
* Transformation leadership style.
* Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues.
* Management of transformation and change.
* Sensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism.
* 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.
* Continuing quest for personal and professional development.
* Academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care.
Depending on experience.
In line with AD sessional payments.
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