Associate Dean (AD)

NHS ENGLAND; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking an Associate Dean in Thames Valley to enhance medical education, oversee study leave, and ensure educational governance. This dynamic role requires collaboration with colleagues in the South-East region. Candidates must hold a substantive position within the NHS in the Thames Valley area. The organization is committed to an inclusive workplace that supports diversity and aims to provide a positive experience for both patients and learners.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a substantive post in the Thames Valley region (consultant or SAS doctor).
• Experience in medical education or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Thames Valley Study Leave.
• Provide education support and development across Thames Valley.
• Collaborate on developing the South-East education offering.
• Participate in ARCPs and educational governance.

Job description

Job Overview

The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive. The role of Associate Dean (AD) in England has evolved over a number of years as a result of changes in healthcare education and training, the implementation of revalidation, and the continuing development of Health Education England (HEE) and the Workforce, Training and Education (WT&E) Directorate of NHS England (NHSE). The role of the ADs in NHSE Thames Valley has been developed to support the NHSE TV Locality Postgraduate Dean (PGD) in embracing corporate, statutory and non‑statutory functions, aligning with previous HEE mandates and NHSE's priorities. This role is focused firmly upon improving patient and learner safety and experience and ensuring effective educational outcomes.

We are seeking applications for the role of Associate Dean in Thames Valley to take on a wide portfolio supporting medical education in the Thames Valley region as detailed below. You will join the team of the Thames Valley Locality Dean to support their mission. The role is dynamic and flexible, with each member of the team having direct responsibility for engagement and support, governance and quality for their area of work.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility and oversight of Thames Valley Study Leave.
• Education support and development across Thames Valley (often in conjunction with South‑East colleagues).
• Collaboration across the South‑East region, developing the SE offering.
• Involvement with ARCPs and educational governance.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only; agreement must be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Applications are welcomed from those who hold a substantive post in the Thames Valley region (i.e. a consultant or SAS doctor in a secondary care trust or a permanent post CCT employee in a GP practice).

Contact

Enquiries about this role are welcomed. Please contact the Thames Valley Locality Dean – Rebecca Black – [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity

We welcome your talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neuro‑divergence, sex, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or are neuro‑divergent. We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Application Process

We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.

To comply with the HM Government Functional Standard GovS 007, and specifically the Personnel Security Standards 2024, individuals employed or contracted by NHS England may be required to undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standards check, dependent on the role.

If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) to retrieve key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the recruitment process.

Commitments to You

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered. We are passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow and excel, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that.