About this role
Job summary
The role of Associate Dean (AD) in England has evolved over a number of years, as a result of changes in healthcare education and training, the implementation of revalidation, the emergence of new workforce solutions and the continuing development of Health Education England (HEE) and subsequently the Workforce, Training and Education (WT&E) Directorate of NHS England (NHSE).
The roles of the ADs in NHSE East of England (EoE) have been developed to help support the NHSE EoE Postgraduate Dean (PGD) in embracing corporate, statutory and non-statutory functions, aligning with previous HEE mandates and NHSE's priorities. The role is focused firmly upon improving patient and learner safety and experience and ensuring effective educational outcomes.
This Associate Dean role is paid by a set amount. Each PA/session is £12,000.
Main duties of the job
To support the PGD, the ADs will work across the spectrum of healthcare 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 ADs are professionally and managerially accountable to the NHSE EoE Postgraduate Dean.
This role is designed to provide support to the DMEs in the EoE at local, regional and national levels.
About us
Our work supports the NHS to deliver high quality services for patients and best value for taxpayers.
Our staff bring expertise across hundreds of specialisms -- including clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.
We lead the NHS in England by:
Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation Delivering value for money
Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, leading to full integration. The aim is to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and eliminates waste.
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 recruitment process.
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.
Applications are welcomed from those who hold a substantive post in the east of England region.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development Primary clinical healthcare qualification
Desirable
Educational qualification such as postgraduate certificate diploma or masters in medical education
Experience Essential
Considerable experience of 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 Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
Desirable
Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
Skills Essential
Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others 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
Desirable
Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Behaviours and Values Essential
To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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 Victoria House
Camlife
Fulbourn, Cambridge
CB21 5XB
United Kingdom
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