Job summary
- Main area
- Foundation programme
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Secondment: 3 years (Extendable by a further 2 years)
- Hours
- Part time - 4 sessions per week (16 hours per week)
- Job ref
- 990-SW-WTE-6442549-E
- Employer
- NHS England
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- South West House
- Town
- Taunton
- Closing
- 17/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Head of Severn Foundation School
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
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 role of Head of Severn Foundation School will work with and support the Deputy Postgraduate Dean / Foundation School Director in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England (and legacy HEE) mandate and long-term workforce plan.
The role will focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician with a thorough understanding of education and training across the region.
They will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.
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
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.
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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.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, Professional Association and/or Regulatory body
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
Desirable criteria
- Educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate diploma or Masters in Medical Education
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
- Demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the Foundation curriculum
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Clare Van-Hamel
- Job title
- Deputy Postgraduate Dean
- Email address
- [email protected]
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