About this role
Job summary
An outstanding individuals is sought to fulfil the role of Deputy Head of School for Surgery London.
The Deputy Heads of School are responsible for assisting the Head of School in managing the Surgery Training programme across NHS England (NHSE) London Local Office
The Deputy Heads of School for Surgery Training programme will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College of Physicians, and also guidelines and standards established within London are met.
The Deputy Heads of School will be expected to assist the Head of School in implementing national and NHSE policies in relation to the education and training of resident doctors within Medicine on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.
They will work with the Postgraduate Dean to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient-centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Head of School will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Surgery are met. Responsibilities will include:
To oversee the Specialty's Regional Training Programme To support compliance with requirements particularly with regard to the supervision and support for trainees and learners. Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns. To manage the work of Training Programme Director(s) and other clinical faculty to ensure appropriate systems for assessment, rotational management, revalidation, trainee supervision and support and other functions within the School. To contribute to workforce planning, ensuring clinical engagement with local and national workforce planning processes. The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Surgery training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.
About us
NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.
Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.
In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.
If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.
Job description Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
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 Essential
A transformation leadership style A continuing quest for personal and professional development An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care
Skills and Abilities Essential
Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others. Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity. Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders. Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress.
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
Desirable
Understanding of current health, social care, and education policy
Qualifications and Training Essential
Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body Registered Medical or Dental Practitioner with a current licence to practise
Desirable
Higher educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, diploma or Master's in education
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name NHS England
Address 10 South Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)