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GP Educator
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: GP Educator GP03
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 3 sessions per week (12 Hours)
Job ref
990-SE-WTE-6427550-E
Employer
NHS England
Employer type
NHS
Site
York House
Town
Horley
Salary
£115,538 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/07/2024 23:59

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Associate GP Dean for Work Place Based Assessment (WPBA) and ARCP

NHS Medical & Dental: GP Educator GP03

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 ARCP Lead Associate Dean will assist and work with the Head of School for General Practice in Kent, Surrey and Sussex to provide strategic and operational support in developing and managing the overall ARCP provision for GP specialty trainees. 

In addition, the post holder will be responsible for leading the professional development of the primary care Educator workforce and GP specialty trainees in Kent, Surrey and Sussex in relation to Workplace Based Assessment (WPBA).

The Primary Care Department is responsible for the delivery of general practice education, alongside training and development for the multi-professional primary care workforce. 

Our passion is making Primary Care in KSS the best place to work in the NHS.

Main duties of the job

Leadership of the ARCP process

  • Operational leadership of the ARCP process for GP specialty training, including the requirements of revalidation.
  • Preparing for/chairing monthly ARCP panels.
  • Ensuring that the KSS GP School policies are adhered to locally.
  • To take part in meetings of the GP School as appropriate.
  • Attendance at appropriate RCGP national meetings.
  • Participation in the ARCP process of other specialty schools as part of the Quality management processes.
  • Ensuring excellent attention to detail.

Professional development relating to assessment in the work place (WPBA)

  • Providing training for ARCP panel members.
  • Leading educational sessions for GP trainers.
  • Working as a team leader in the assessment of GP trainers / training practices.
  • Contributing to the educational development of team leaders and practice managers for practice visits.
  • Contributing to the GP School specialty report for the RCGP.
  • Lead on the ‘excellent e-Portfolio’. 

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We encourage innovation, welcome discussion, and drive improvement; and are always looking for like-minded individuals to help us achieve this. We operate an open, inclusive environment and strive to ensure all voices are heard at the table.

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!

Person specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel and prioritise tasks accordingly
  • Ability to critically appraise and problem solve whilst maintaining objectivity
  • Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
  • Strong leadership skills and able to ‘sell’ the vision
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Clear understanding and evidence of involvement in delivery and management of healthcare education and training
  • Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
  • Knowledge of contemporary information management systems and technology as a tool in education and training
  • Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
  • Understanding of the roles and contributors to the multi-professional health care workforce
  • Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
  • Active involvement in, and up to date with, NHS appraisal processes

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • Registered Medical Practitioner with a current licence to practise Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty or professional association
  • Applicants should either work in NHS clinical practice (or similar setting) or should have previously undertaken clinical practice within the last 2 years prior to the intended start date of the role
  • Applicants, regardless of professional background, must have a track record of professionalism in line with the principles set out in Good Medical Practice and compatible with appointment in a senior clinical educator role
  • Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
  • Active involvement in, and up to date with, NHS appraisal processes
Desirable criteria
  • Higher educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, diploma or Master’s in education

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Liz Norris
Job title
Head of GP School
Email address
[email protected]
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