The role of Deputy Head of School is to work with and support the Head of School and NHS England East Midlands Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.
The Deputy Head of School is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School. The Deputy Head of School supports the Head of School to focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi‑professional links as well as innovative ways of curriculum delivery and workforce well‑being strategies.
Main duties of the job
To support the Heads of School, the Deputy Head of School works across the spectrum of health and, where relevant, social care, within the context of a team, so that the provision of education reflects changing service models. This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum of professional and other backgrounds.
The Deputy Head of School will be expected to support the Head of School in meeting the challenges of leading the School and Education Providers to deliver the changing curriculum in an evolving service landscape.
The Deputy Head of School will be required to lead on projects as agreed with the Head of School.
Job responsibilities
* Assist the Head of School in overseeing School programme management and advise on specialty‑specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns.
* Recruitment to training posts and programmes.
* Use educational resources to support learners within programmes to achieve their full potential.
* Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations (to ensure Code of Practice compliance), support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management, careers support, less than full‑time training, inter‑deanery transfer, academic training and other related work‑streams.
* Support relevant School meetings within the structure, deputising for the Head of School where appropriate.
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
Behaviours and Values
* Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues.
* Academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care.
* Transformation leadership style.
* Management of transformation and change.
* Sensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism.
* Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHS England commitment to equal opportunities.
* Safeguard health and safety of self, colleagues, trainees and staff; minimise risks to staff as a manager.
* Continuing quest for personal and professional development.
Skills and Abilities
* Demonstrable leadership skills and ability to influence and motivate others.
* Politically astute with ability to manage complexity and uncertainty sensitively.
* Strong sense of vision and ability to innovate.
* Problem solving and objectivity.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills.
* Commitment to personal development and ability to support others.
Experience and Knowledge
* Current clinical commitment in the School/specialty.
* Experience 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.
* Track record of delivery in service and education.
* Understanding of developments involving relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, 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 appraisal processes.
* Knowledge of NHS structures and processes, including healthcare/multi‑professional workforce matters.
Qualifications and Training
* Considerable and current experience at Consultant level in a relevant speciality.
* Primary clinical healthcare qualification.
* Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body.
* Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (e.g., educator courses, Train the trainer).
Depending on experience. In line with TPD sessional payments.
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