Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic department that has played a pivotal role in achieving teaching hospital status for the Trust. The Medical Education Manager will work closely with senior leaders including the Associate Director of People, the Associate Medical Director for Training, and the Clinical Tutor to strategically implement and deliver education contracts. The MEM is based in our Education Centre at Watford General Hospital on a 37.5 per week contract. The hours are 8:30 – 4:30 or 9:00-5:00pm Mon-Fri. There may be a requirement to do amended hours around large education events 2-3 times a year. There is an opportunity to do some remote working in support of the role but it is largely an office based role. Consider this a great opportunity to build on leadership, finance management and governance skills in a rewarding environment. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Responsibilities
* The postholder will work with the Medical Education Team to ensure operational delivery of our arrangements with our education partners.
* The postholder will be responsible for the strategic development and growth of the service.
* The role will have direct line management and developmental responsibilities for the Medical Education Team to ensure the operational delivery of our contracts.
* Working with the Trusts Education Tutors the postholder will ensure that curriculum requirements are delivered to our trainees and medical students, including governance, quality assurance and progress monitoring of all trainees.
* Provide guidance and senior management support to the Tutors, particularly on interpretation and implementation of national policies and current legislation related to medical training and service level agreements. Skills will be used when writing papers and business cases for management committees within the Trust.
* Manage the process of organising large education events such as induction and examinations.
* Lead on financial management responsibilities associated with educational contracts, business planning and departmental policy and service development.
* Coordinate and attend intelligence gathering meetings as part of the governance structure, including speciality faculty meetings, junior doctor forums and training committees. Feedback is used to create action plans for implementation and review by the Medical Education Leadership team.
* Interpret national guidelines and updates in Undergraduate and Postgraduate education, ensuring they are delivered at a local level.
* Analyse the annual GMC training survey and share good practice and responses to areas of concern.
* Line management of the Postgraduate and Undergraduate Team (approximately 10 staff) across multiple workstreams/levels of training, including recruitment, supervision, retention and appraisal.
Qualifications and Experience
* Previous experience in Medical Education or a senior HR position would be welcome.
* The successful candidate will have strong organisational skills and a track record of delivering excellent support and leadership in a challenging environment.
* Ability to provide guidance and senior management support to Tutors on national policies, legislation and service level agreements.
Working Arrangements and Benefits
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. There is potential for some remote working, although the role is largely office based. Staff wellbeing and development are priorities, as is innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive.
How to Apply and Other Details
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We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Team Structure
The postholder will line manage the Postgraduate and Undergraduate Team, which consists of 10 people across multiple workstreams/levels of training. This will include recruitment, supervision, retention and appraisal of all team members. Work in partnership with the Education Tutors to ensure that local teaching programmes are delivered.
Governance and Evaluation
Co-ordination and attendance at all intelligence gathering meetings as part of the governance structure, including speciality faculty meetings, junior doctor forums and training committees. Feedback collected is used to create action plans for implementation and review by the Medical Education Leadership team. Maintaining these feedback loops is a significant part of the role and in the delivery of the education contract.
Notes
This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Nov 2025
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