Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Job overview Medical & Dental Education Manager (Undergraduate) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated individual to join the Medical & Dental Education team within the Education Academy at Barts Health NHS Trust, on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a pivotal Band 6 role supporting the delivery of undergraduate medical and dental education across The Royal London Hospital and St Bartholomew's Hospital, in partnership with Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and NHS England. The post holder will play a key role in the operational delivery, coordination and continuous improvement of the MBBS curriculum, ensuring that the Trust meets its contractual obligations while providing a high-quality learning experience for students. This is a leadership role within the undergraduate education function, responsible for overseeing complex education workstreams and managing a team of administrative staff to ensure the smooth running of placements, teaching programmes and assessment activity. We are looking for an individual with strong organisational, leadership and stakeholder management skills, who is passionate about improving the student experience and contributing to the future medical workforce. If you are looking for a dynamic role where you can make a real impact at scale, we would encourage you to apply. Main duties of the job The Medical & Dental Education team are responsible for ensuring that Barts Health meets the contractual requirements of NHS England, as well as maintaining the high standards of education and training required by the General Medical Council (GMC) and partner Higher Education Institutions. The post holder will: • Lead the operational delivery of undergraduate medical and dental education programmes across site(s) • Support the implementation of MBBS curriculum developments and placement expansion in line with national priorities • Coordinate and oversee clinical placement activity, ensuring capacity, quality and compliance • Provide day-to-day management and oversight of Band 4 and Band 5 administrative staff, ensuring effective delivery of all undergraduate processes • Ensure all programmes meet GMC standards and NHSE contractual requirements • Develop and maintain quality assurance systems, including data collection, reporting and evaluation of student experience • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including: o Undergraduate Associate Deans o Directors of Medical Education o Clinical Leads and Teaching Fellows o QMUL Medical School o NHS England • Lead on planning, organisation and delivery of key undergraduate activities, including: o Student placements o Induction programmes o Teaching delivery o Assessment activity (e.g. OSCEs) • Analyse data and produce reports to support decision-making and service improvement Working for our organisation Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Undergraduate Medical & Dental Education Delivery • Lead the coordination and delivery of undergraduate placements across clinical departments • Ensure alignment between curriculum requirements and clinical service capacity • Support the implementation and evaluation of new curriculum models • Liaise with clinical leads to ensure high-quality learning environments Operational Management and Team Coordination • Provide day-to-day management and coordination of Band 4 and Band 5 staff • Allocate workload and ensure delivery of all undergraduate administrative processes • Monitor performance, provide guidance and support escalation of issues • Ensure consistency and compliance across all processes Quality Assurance and Governance • Ensure programmes meet GMC standards and NHSE contractual requirements • Oversee data collection, reporting and evaluation of education programmes • Support preparation for quality visits and regulatory reviews • Identify and escalate risks relating to education delivery Stakeholder Engagement • Build and maintain strong working relationships across a wide stakeholder network • Act as a key point of contact for undergraduate education on site(s) • Present information at meetings and contribute to decision-making forums • Influence stakeholders to support delivery of education priorities Planning and Service Improvement • Develop and implement work plans with clear objectives and timelines • Analyse data to inform improvements in education delivery • Contribute to service development and innovation • Participate in Trust-wide and external working groups Information Management and Reporting • Develop systems for data collection and reporting • Produce reports to support governance and performance monitoring • Ensure accurate and timely information is available for stakeholders We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. If you would like to discuss this post please contact elaine.daley@nhs.net Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Educated to postgraduate level or equivalent level of knowledge gained through working at a similar level in a specialist area; or senior manager/projectmanagement experience in delivering undergraduate education within an NHS Trust at a similar level. Evidence of continued professional development. Desirable criteria Completion of a management certificate or recognised project/programme management qualification at practitioner level Experience Essential criteria Demonstrated experience of leading and co-ordinating small and large-scale projects in complex and challenging environments. Experience and competence in project administration, data analysis and reporting. Track record in stakeholder management with the ability to influence key decision makers and drive change. Experience of taking information from a range of sources and providing analysis, summaries and options within detailed reports. Experience of taking information from a range of sources and providing analysis, summaries and options within detailed reports. Experience of managing a team and achieving objectives by working with others not under direct line management control Administrative experience in a Higher Education or NHS medical education environment, including working with clinicians. Desirable criteria Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as PRINCE2 Foundation Experience of working with internal and external commissioners of programmes. Knowledge Essential criteria Proven knowledge and understanding of undergraduate medical education matters and current and future trends, particularly in relation to e-learning and simulation. Skills Essential criteria Ability to establish, communicate and maintain effective working relationships confidently with colleagues, partners and stakeholders at all levels. Ability to manage expectations and adapt communications to the intended audience, considering contextual factors. Ability to work on own initiative, planning and organising priorities to deliver a range of tasks and projects to tight deadlines Ability to work collaboratively to manage change and implement new initiatives successfully. Ability to analyse data and problem solve Ability to be adaptable and respond positively and flexibly to differing workloads and priorities. Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint. Ability to act as a role model for the wider team through a positive attitude, collaborative approach and commitment to high performance and high-quality work. Other Essential criteria Willingness to support colleagues in other areas of Medical & Dental Education at peak times. Able to travel between sites and work temporarily on other sites if required. Genuine passion to improve the student experience. Visa Sponsorship Information This role is subject to UK immigration requirements. Where sponsorship is required, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa in accordance with current UK Visas and Immigration rules, including any salary, qualification, and role-specific requirements applicable at the time of appointment. Candidates who require sponsorship will only be considered where the post is eligible and where all sponsorship criteria can be met. Evidence of the right to work in the UK will be required before appointment. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals' who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful. After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. By applying for this post you are agreeing to Barts Heath NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults. Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero. Each site is accessible by public transport and the Trust has a cycle to work scheme and some sites have Brompton Hire Pods. Employer certification / accreditation badges