We are seeking a dedicated educator and role‑model to lead the undergraduate medical programme at KMMS. Our ethos is to develop doctors from diverse backgrounds to provide person‑centred healthcare in a variety of settings and needs. The role provides strategic leadership, operational management, and quality assurance for the medical curriculum, ensuring compliance with GMC and University requirements.
This is an exciting time for exceptional people to take on leadership roles in our school at a time of rapid change and growth at KMMS.
Applicants should have significant experience in healthcare programme development and leadership and excellent understanding of its interface with academic processes and functions. Applicants will also have a strong student‑centred approach and have exceptional stakeholder management skills.
Deputy Dean & Director of Education responsibilities
* Leading education and student experience activity across the School. Champion an outstanding, inclusive student experience by monitoring satisfaction and progression metrics, responding to regulatory feedback, and fostering a learning environment in which all students can thrive.
* Overseeing and managing governance, regulatory, and quality assurance frameworks of both partner universities and NHS clinical partners, ensuring coherent academic leadership within a complex matrix structure.
* Providing inspirational leadership to academic and clinical teaching staff, develop productive relationships with NHS placement providers and national bodies, and represent KMMS authoritatively at local, regional, and national level.
Requirements
* Primary medical qualification and full GMC registration with a current licence to practise.
* Fellowship or Membership of an appropriate Royal College.
* Current entry on the Specialist Register or GP Register, having achieved CCT or equivalent.
* In current clinical practice within the NHS, with commitment to remain in practice for the duration of the contract.
* Proven, significant experience in senior leadership within undergraduate medical education.
Benefits
* 43 days’ leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
* Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
* Corporate employee‑funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under‑represented at this level in this area.
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