Job summary
Employer heading
Associate GP Dean
NHS Medical & Dental: GP Educator 04
Our Organisation
The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive – and we all have our part to play.
As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.
As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job overview
The successful candidate will work as one of Associate Deans for Hertfordshire and West Essex.
Main duties of the job
The Associate Dean is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School for General Practice and through the Deputy Dean to the Postgraduate Dean.
The Associate Dean will focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.
Working for our organisation
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose 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.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the detailed Job Description for further details of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Primary Clinical Healthcare Qualification
- Evidence of commitment to Continuous Professional Development
- Holds or is working towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education
- Inclusion on the NHS Performers List and License to Practise
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- 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
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
Desirable criteria
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
Skills, Capabilities and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity and innovate
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Aware of the impact of own behaviour on others
- Driven by the needs of patients and service users
- Challenges bias, prejudice and intolerance if appropriate or brings it to the attention of a manager
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Georgia Seaton
- Job title
- Primary Care Account Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01223 596884
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