About this role
Job summary
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:o Lead the operational delivery of undergraduate medical and dental education programmes across site(s)o Support the implementation of MBBS curriculum developments and placement expansion in line with national prioritieso Coordinate and oversee clinical placement activity, ensuring capacity, quality and complianceo Provide day-to-day management and oversight of Band 4 and Band 5 administrative staff, ensuring effective delivery of all undergraduate processeso Ensure all programmes meet GMC standards and NHSE contractual requirementso Develop and maintain quality assurance systems, including data collection, reporting and evaluation of student experienceo Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including:
o Undergraduate Associate Deanso Directors of Medical Educationo Clinical Leads and Teaching Fellowso QMUL Medical Schoolo NHS England
o Lead on planning, organisation and delivery of key undergraduate activities, including:o Student placementso Induction programmeso Teaching deliveryo Assessment activity (e.g. OSCEs)o Analyse data and produce reports to support decision-making and service improvement
About us
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.
Job description Job 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 [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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
Completion of a management certificate or recognised project/programme management qualification at practitioner level
Experience Essential
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
Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as PRINCE2 Foundation Experience of working with internal and external commissioners of programmes.
Knowledge Essential
Proven knowledge and understanding of undergraduate medical education matters and current and future trends, particularly in relation to e-learning and simulation.
Skills Essential
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
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.
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.
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Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust
Address Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)