Associate Head of School Medicine | NHS England

NHS England; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS England seeks an Associate Head of School of Medicine to support the Head of School in strategic development and to drive the School’s operational programme within its broader strategy. The post holder will oversee postgraduate training across Internal Medicine Stage 1 and 2 and HST Group 2 specialties, develop MRCP(UK) resources, and shape courses for consultant leadership.

They will join the School Board, promote inclusive learning environments, and coordinate with trusts and regional

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of School in strategic development of the School of Medicine.
• Lead on programmes of work within the School’s strategy.
• Oversee Training in Internal Medicine Stage 1 and 2 programmes.
• Oversee Training in HST Group 2 specialties.
• Develop training resources for the MRCP(UK) examination.
• Organise courses that prepare HSTs for consultant practice (including leadership).
• Promote inclusion and continuous improvement through quality management systems.

Job description

Associate Head of School Medicine | NHS England

The post holder will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the School of Medicine. The post holder will support the School’s Operational Programme and lead on programmes of work within the School’s strategy. The post holder will be a member of the School Board.

The post holder will support the School’s commitment to delivering excellent postgraduate training, in a variety of educational environments which promote staff wellbeing, a positive learning culture, and a sense of belonging.

As a result of NHS England's (NHSE) integration into the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), please note that the end date for all new educator appointments will be 31st March 2027. The successful applicant will be updated regarding potential extensions (not guaranteed) beyond this date.

This post will have oversight, in particular, of:

• 1. Training in Internal Medicine Stage 1 and 2 programmes.
• 2. Training in HST Group 2 specialities
• 3. The work of the Examination Support TPDs and development of training resources for the MRCP(UK) examination
• 4. Courses that prepare HSTs for consultant practice (including leadership)

NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms — enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

In March 2025,the Government announcedthat NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.

If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves 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 process.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

You can find further details about the role,including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside theorganisational structureand person specificationin the attached Job Descriptionand other supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS willbe offered on a secondment basis only, agreementshouldbeobtainedfromtheiremployerpriortosubmittingtheapplication.

• To promote faculty development and direction setting by supporting and developing Training Programme Directors.
• To work with host trusts, ICBs and clinical colleagues to promote the work of the School and encourage a collegiate approach to the delivery of specialty training across NHSE North West WT&E, including participation in School and NHSE activities.
• To work with the Head of School, Lead Associate Dean for the School, the Deputy Dean for Quality and the NHSE North West Office Quality Team to ensure appropriate quality management systems are in place that facilitate a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement