Deputy Foundation School Director (NHS Medical & Dental: Associate Specialist) - Medical and De[...]

Health Education and Improvement Wales; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

Health Education and Improvement Wales seeks a Deputy Foundation School Director in Cardiff. This role entails leading educational support for foundation doctors, managing trainee progression, and upholding high educational standards. Applicants should possess a Medical Degree, strong leadership skills, and be capable of navigating the NHS landscape. The position offers flexible working hours and a competitive salary dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven organisational skills and effective workload management.
• Understanding of NHS systems and structures.
• Knowledge of educational theory and practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Director on Foundation training matters.
• Lead the trainee progression workstream.
• Oversee the Annual Review of Competency Progression process.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Empathy

Education

Medical Degree

Higher qualification in Medical Education

Membership or fellowship of a Royal College in the UK

Full GMC registration

Job description

Main area Medical and Dental Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Associate Specialist Contract Permanent Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

2 sessions per week (An agile working model to allow flexibility between working from home and working in the office.) Job ref 082-MD008-0625

Employer Health Education and Improvement Wales Employer type NHS Site Health Education and Improvement Wales Town Cardiff Salary £52,542 - £96,888 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/06/2025 23:59 Interview date 30/06/2025

Deputy Foundation School Director

NHS Medical & Dental: Associate Specialist

Job overview

Please note that the application will be appointed on either the GP Educator Scale GP06 (Trac ID: 7223249), Consultant Scale (Trac ID: 7206386) or Specialty Doctor & Specialist Scale (ID: 7273579). Applicants are only required to submit one application depending on contract type.

The Deputy Foundation School Director (FSD) plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running and success of the Foundation School, particularly in maintaining high standards for the education and support of trainees. This role requires a strong leadership capacity, the ability to manage and support teams, and a deep understanding of both the educational and pastoral needs of foundation doctors.

The Deputy FSD will help to develop the strategic direction and quality management of the Foundation school and support in the delivery of a wide range of functions relating to Foundation training in Wales.

The Deputy FSD is a key member of the foundation school and is accountable to the FSD and the Postgraduate Dean. Supported by a Foundation School Manager (FSM) and appropriate administrative staff, the Deputy FSD will lead the trainee progression workstream within the Foundation School and will be responsible for the day-to-day management of foundation doctors in training, including pastoral and educational support.

The Deputy FSD will be required to deputise for the FSD, as necessary, taking on leadership and decision-making duties in their absence.

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Foundation School Director will:

•Advise and assist the Director on all matters relating to Foundation training.

•Lead on the trainee progression workstream providing pastoral and educational support to Foundation Doctors and Foundation Programme Directors.

•Work closely with the manager for trainee progression to implement and review processes to manage Foundation Doctors who are: working Less than full time (LTFT), out of sync, or have been absent from training.

Oversee the Annual Review of Competency Progression (ARCP) process.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is the strategic workforce body for NHS Wales with statutory functions that include education and training, workforce planning, workforce development and transformation, leadership and succession planning, and careers. Our purpose is to develop a workforce that delivers excellent care to patients/service users and excellent population health. We are a Special Health Authority working closely with our partners; Social Care Wales, education providers, professional and regulatory bodies and Welsh Government.

HEIW’s is committed to developing an internal culture of choice. Our Values reflect our thoughts, feelings and beliefs in how we will, and will not, behave and treat others:

- Respect for All in every contact we have with others,

- Ideas that Improve: Harnessing creativity and continuously innovating, evaluating and improving,

- Together as a Team: Working with colleagues across NHS Wales and with partner organisations.

HEIW received the HPMA Award for Employee Engagement in 2019.

What you can expect:

- a corporate induction and 90 day Welcome itinerary,

- a meaningful values based performance appraisal process,

- the opportunity to impact upon health and social care services and the lives and wellbeing of the people of Wales.

Many of our colleagues and stakeholders have commented on the buzz and atmosphere we create by working together as “One HEIW Team”. Do you want to join that team?

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications and knowledge

• Medical Degree
• Membership or fellowship of a Royal College in the UK
• Full GMC registration
• Knowledge of educational theory and practice
• Knowledge of NHS systems and structures
• Higher qualification in Medical Education

Experience

• Proven organisational skills and evidence of effective workload management
• A sound understanding of the local delivery of the Foundation Programme
• Understanding the interface between primary and secondary care
• Commitment to Foundation training in Wales

Skills and attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Evidence of good working relationships with professional colleagues
• Proven leadership skills
• Empathy with Foundation Doctors and training, but sensitive to service requirements.
• Ability to speak Welsh

Other

• Willingness and motivation to attend Foundation related meetings and other activities elsewhere in Wales and the UK
• Ability to travel
• Agreement from employer to undertake the Deputy Foundation School Director role

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed

It is essential that your application demonstrates how you meet the job description / person specification for this post.

We are committed to promoting inclusion at HEIW and we welcome applications from everybody recognising the value that diversity brings to our workforce. To work in the UK, candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (ROI) nationals require sponsorship via a Skilled Worker Visa, unless they have permission to work via another route. Please note that HEIW does not currently hold a licence to appoint skilled workers from overseas by sponsoring them to work in the UK. If successful, candidates from outside of the UK or ROI would be responsible for obtaining their own sponsorship or visa to enable them to work for HEIW - Work in the UK .

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.