Overview
Hours: Part Time, 2PA (8 hours per week)
Duration: Fixed Term / Secondment for 3 years
Location: This post will be based in the West region of Scotland.
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations.
Responsibilities
* Recruitment, support, development and performance management of Foundation Programme Directors.
* Quality collaboration with the Foundation School Director and Quality Management teams on surveys, exception reports and training improvement, ensuring GMC, NES and curricular requirements are met.
* Collaborative working with the existing West Associate PG Dean, the Foundation School Director, Dean, Directors of Medical Education, HR teams and University leads.
* Oversight and provision of regional senior input for foundation doctors requiring additional support or remediation.
* Development of new placements for expansion and piloting of innovative training approaches.
* Oversight and development of formal Foundation education including Foundation simulation.
Qualifications and experience
They will contribute to the processes that support resident foundation doctors who exhibit difficulties in regard to performance, deputise for the Foundation School Director as required, take responsibility for contributing to and leading as required on specialty and programme-oriented projects.
A role as an Associate Postgraduate Dean (APGD) for the Foundation Programme affords an opportunity to influence, to inspire and to make a difference. In the West region – and across Scotland - we have a direct impact by supporting resident doctors and trainers. Our team provides regional leadership for postgraduate training and also contributes to a range of regional and national educational initiatives that support and develop postgraduate training in Scotland.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and able colleague to join our dynamic team. Two sessions are available and we are keen to receive applications from candidates based in the West region that wish to join us and take on the important and challenging role as in the West of Scotland.
Applicants are only eligible to apply if they are a senior career grade doctor (Consultant, GP or SAS) in a permanent post in the West. You should have practical experience training postgraduates, significant knowledge and experience of the postgraduate medical training process, Educational Supervisor in the NHS, experience as a Speciality Adviser, Training Programme Director, Foundation Programme Director, Director, or Associate Director of Medical Education or other position involving training responsibility.
Applicants who wish to apply on a secondment basis are strongly encouraged to discuss this with their current employer at the earliest opportunity.
* For NHS employees considering this post, please note that appointments will only be considered on a secondment or SLA basis, in the first instance
If you are interested in this vacancy and would like further information, please refer to job information pack below.
Informal enquiries
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Fiona Cameron, Foundation School Director (Fiona.cameron@nhs.scot), Dr Caroline Whitton (APGD, West Region), caroline.whitton@nhs.scot, or Professor Alan Denison, Postgraduate Dean (via natasha.mallion@nhs.scot).
Fixed Term for 3 years in the first instance.
Closing Date: 24th September 2025
Application notes
CVs will not be accepted.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
We actively encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
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If you have any queries regarding the application portal or the recruitment process, please contact eos.regionvacancies@nhs.scot.
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