Deputy Associate Medical Director for PMDE

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational healthcare institution in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Medical Educator to oversee postgraduate medical training. Responsibilities include managing educational activities, ensuring quality training standards, and liaising with clinical leaders. Ideal candidates will have a medical or dental background with a passion for educational improvement. The role offers an opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive educational environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Essential: Medical or Dental qualifications required.
• Leadership and change management experience essential.
• Experience in Medical Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain GMC standards while overseeing training.
• Collaborate with educational leaders to fulfill training needs.
• Ensure educational quality and climate conducive to learning.

Skills

Leadership skills

Ability to manage change

Understanding of the appraisal process

Evidence of involvement in Multi-professional Education

Knowledge of management structures in relation to Medical Education

Education

Medical or Dental Practitioner with postgraduate qualifications

Tools

IT skills in Education

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Maintain familiarity with all GMC standards and relevant curricula.

Work closely with the Associate Medical Director for PMDE, Programme Directors, Departmental Educational Leads/Specialty Tutors and the Medical School.

Liaise with Departmental Clinical Leads to ensure educational needs are delivered and contractual obligations met in respect of doctors in training, and that medical education and training is fully integrated with the delivery and future requirements of the services.

In collaboration with the Hospital Dean and other Clinical Teachers, ensure an ongoing programme of education and support.

To assist the Associate Medical Director for PMDE in development/organisation of educational activities within the Trust.

To oversee the training and supervision of trainees based at RSUH & County Hospital.

To work with the PMDE team to manage and quality control the UHNM placements for training.

To ensure that each placement in the program meets the educational aims specified for the placement. This should include a clear description that outlines how the competences, including the general professional competences, are covered in each placement

To participate in the Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP) panels.

To ensure that the educational climate in the Trust is conducive to learning, including responding to patient safety.

Provide training in eportfolio to trainees and trainers as required.

Initiating remedial support for any doctor needing professional support (and, if necessary, initiating disciplinary action in the face of poor performance).

To assist the PMDE team in ensuring provision of a system of careers advice and counselling for Doctors within the Trust and HEEWM.

To attend the Medical Education Committee meetings.

To organise and Chair/Co-chair the Junior doctors' forum on a regular basis.

To organise skills sessions for multi-professional staff to encourage multi-professional working in achieving improvements in patient safety.

Assist in the development of Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education as an active Clinician and Educator.

Participate in College and HEEWM Quality Assurance framework - this will include preparation of reports and responses to surveys or QA visits.

Contribute to the Annual Report for Postgraduate Medical Education.

Attend HEEWM Clinical Tutors Committee as required.

Represent the Trust's educational strategy and agenda at LETB meetings.

Be involved with training of others in educational skills e.g. Training the Trainers courses, induction and training of Educational Supervisors for their role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Medical or Dental Practitioner with postgraduate qualifications
• Interest and enthusiasm for improving the delivery of Postgraduate Medical

Desirable criteria

• Consultant who currently holds a minimum of 5 sessions within the Trust
• Previous experience of Medical Education

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Leadership skills
• Ability to manage change
• An understanding of the appraisal process
• Evidence of involvement in Multi-professional Education
• Knowledge of management structures in relation to Medical Education

Desirable criteria

• Practical understanding of use of IT in Education
• Previous management training or experience

Important information about your application

1. All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
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3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
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