Job summary
- Main area
- Education Delivery
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: GP Educator GP03
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 2 sessions per week (8 hours per week)
- Job ref
- 990-SW-6780060-E
- Employer
- NHS England
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- NHS England Office in Plymouth/Bristol
- Town
- Plymouth/Bristol
- Salary
- £122,470 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Associate Dean EDI/IMG Support
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
Applications are invited for the role of Associate Dean with responsibility for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) for the School of Primary Care in the South West Region.
This is a senior educator role in the new WT&E structure for 2 sessions (8hrs) and is appointed on either a secondment basis from the employing Trust if the successful candidate works in Secondary Care or a substantive appointment if the successful candidate works in Primary Care.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with the Secondary Care Associate Dean for EDI, the role will focus on the Equality Act 2010, NHS England Equality Objectives and agenda along with the South West Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement of Purpose. The post holder will explore and implement initiatives designed to tackle differential attainment across the South West School of Primary Care and work to deliver sustainable and equitable opportunities for GPSTs across the South West region.
Key areas of responsibility will include:
· Liaise with programme teams to highlight issues of ED&I including Differential Attainment (DA)
· Link with the GP Registrar committee to obtain feedback on ED&I/DA issues
· Develop teaching practice to address the issue of DA, promote the Safe Learning Environment Charter and practices that enhance Cultural Competence
· Network outside NHSE WT&E SW to identify areas of good practice nationally
· Facilitate appropriate pastoral support, coaching, mentoring or advice on training to ESs, CSs and GP residents and registrars
· Develop appropriate educational resources and sharing these with colleagues, both locally and across the SW region, in order to promote good practice
· Use appropriate tools of assessment and evaluation; interpreting result and devising suitable plans to meet issues raised
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.
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
The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician with considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context. They will have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the Job Description and other supporting documents.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, mentorship and supervision, Train the Trainer, etc)
Desirable criteria
- Educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate diploma or Masters in Clinical Education.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation at regional or national level, including managing a multi-professional team.
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education. Understanding of developments
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.
Skills, Capabilities and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jane Thurlow
- Job title
- Lead Associate Dean for FDLS
- Email address
- [email protected]
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