This role involves working across the Wessex Deanery overseeing and supporting GP Trainers.
This is an Associate Dean role for 1 sessions in the Wessex Deanery.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across the Wessex Deanery, collaborating with senior educators across the South East to lead, innovate, and optimise resources for the delivery of educator‑focused training. The role includes exploring the use of technology, addressing differential attainment, and supporting the expanding learner population.
You will also oversee the GP facilitator and lead on various trainer courses.
Main duties of the job
* Provide leadership and oversight for GP tutors and facilitators
* Lead the strategic development of existing courses and introduce new courses as required
* Support succession planning, identifying and appointing new tutors
* Review and comment on course evaluations, ensuring tutors remain up to date and are current TPDs, ADs or trainers
* Participate directly in courses as a tutor, facilitator and observer to maintain the quality of our educator training
As an Associate Dean you will be part of the extended Senior educator team and will also be expected to be part of the approval process for Trainers and Practices in Wessex. It involves working in conjunction with the Head of School and Training Programme Directors.
It will involve delivery and organisation of projects to support trainees, including induction, one‑one support, and small group support.
The Associate Dean will work with the Head of School and Primary Care Dean. This role will also work with our Educational and Clinical Supervisors to support and help them provide good quality supervision for trainees.
The role will include doing strategy work in the Wessex region with the Primary Care Dean, Head and Deputy Head of School.
Qualifications and Training
* General practitioner with MRCGP
* Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)
* Pro‑active approach and evidence of CPD within clinical role
* Applicants should either work in NHS clinical practice or have previously undertaken clinical practice within the last 2 years prior to the intended start date of the role
* Approved GP trainer or clinical supervisor
* Educational qualification e.g. Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, Certificate or diploma in medical education or management
Skills and abilities
* A strong sense of vision, leadership and ability to innovate.
* Strong interpersonal communication, written and presentation skills
* Excellent leadership and organisational skills
* Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in medical education
* Ability to support others (pastoral skills) and to help others develop and progress.
Experience and Knowledge
* Good working knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes.
* Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies, including an understanding of healthcare/multi‑professional workforce, the Gold Guide and educational theory
* Experience of working with learners and doctors in training in an educational context.
* Experience of clinical and educational leadership including across multi‑professional teams.
* Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, National Institute for Health Research and academic training, NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.
* Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education.Previous experience in the recruitment and selection of doctors/learners to educational programmes.
* Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education.
* Understanding of current health, social care and education policy.
* An understanding of healthcare/multi‑professional workforce matters.
Behaviours and Values
* Able to demonstrate NHSE's values and commitment to the values described in the NHS Constitution.
* Commitment to own personal development.
* Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
* Commitment and enthusiasm for education and training.
* Adaptable in approach including the flexibility to work in changing environments.
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