GP Associate Dean

NHS ENGLAND; Quorn; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS England Midlands is seeking an Associate Dean (Primary Care) to guide the strategic direction and development of primary care education across the multi-professional workforce in the Midlands. The role focuses on expanding rotations, overseeing GP residents, and ensuring high-quality training aligned with national standards.

The post is a 2-session permanent appointment, with remuneration at GP03 national GP educator pay scale.

Qualifications

• Delivery and management of healthcare education and training.
• Knowledge of information management systems in education and training.
• Leadership in healthcare education and senior clinical educator roles.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in education.

Responsibilities

• Support the GP School to manage training placements and rotations across East Midlands.
• Lead rotation planning and recruitment coordination with Heads of School and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Programme team to deliver high-quality GP Specialty Training leading to CCT.
• Represent the School at local and regional meetings and provide educational leadership.

Skills

Education leadership

Healthcare education

Recruitment experience

Equality and Diversity

Education

Master's in Education

Job description

The Associate Dean (Primary Care) will support the Primary Care Dean and GP School in setting the strategic direction and development of clinical, professional education in Primary Care across the multi‑professional primary care workforce within the Midlands. We are looking to recruit to a 2‑session permanent role. Remuneration will be at GP03 point of national GP educator pay scale. Responsibility for implementing innovative strategies of delivery and the evaluation of high‑quality primary care education and training in NHS England Midlands. Key role in supporting the commissioning, transformation, and quality management of multi professional primary care education and training in accordance with the standards set by NHS England and regulators. Be a key member of the GP School Team and deputise as requested. The role and responsibilities will overlap with, and complement the other members of the senior team, requiring flexibility in working practices. Support the school with strategic expansion aims, including oversight and coordination of recruitment numbers in conjunction with the Heads of School. Main duties of the job This role is primarily to support the GP School to manage their establishment of training placements, ensuring that these are utilised to maximise the educational opportunities and the organisations commitments in line with the Gold Guide, including code of practice. This will ensure that effective, safe and educationally balanced rotational opportunities are available to GP residents across the East Midlands now and in the future. The successful candidate will work closely with internal and external stakeholders as the lead to ensure that training opportunities, through well-balanced rotations, are managed across all programmes in the East Midlands, including recruitment numbers. You will be expected to work closely the APD for new and innovative posts to develop new rotations as GP expansion is rolled out. Key elements of the role include: Close liaison and negotiation with local GP programmes and practices, Training Hubs, NHS Trusts, NHS England, RCGP, academic institutions, defence deanery representatives, and other health care providers. Overview and management of the establishment of posts, undertaking strategic analysis and recommendations to maximise value. Lead rotation planning across the East Midlands, supported the local educators and the NHS Primary and Community Care team, to meet nationally set deadlines including code of practice., Responsible for working collaboratively with the Programme team to deliver high‑quality GP Specialty Training programmes leading to the award of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice. Act as a fully integrated member of the senior educator team, contributing to the strategic development and quality management of GP training across the School. Deputise for Associate Postgraduate Deans (APDs) as required, represent the School at local and regional meetings, and provide educational leadership across a range of workstreams. This includes supporting the recruitment, educational progression, pastoral support and assessment of trainees, ensuring programmes meet the standards set by NHS England, the GMC and the RCGP. Work closely with Training Programme Directors, educators, trainees and system partners to promote excellence in training, support workforce development and contribute to the delivery of organisational priorities. Undertake additional projects and workstreams as required, supporting continuous improvement and innovation within GP education and training. You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and any other supporting documents. Job description, Responsible for working collaboratively with the Programme team to deliver high‑quality GP Specialty Training programmes leading to the award of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice. Act as a fully integrated member of the senior educator team, contributing to the strategic development and quality management of GP training across the School. Deputise for Associate Postgraduate Deans (APDs) as required, represent the School at local and regional meetings, and provide educational leadership across a range of workstreams. This includes supporting the recruitment, educational progression, pastoral support and assessment of trainees, ensuring programmes meet the standards set by NHS England, the GMC and the RCGP. Work closely with Training Programme Directors, educators, trainees and system partners to promote excellence in training, support workforce development and contribute to the delivery of organisational priorities. Undertake additional projects and workstreams as required, supporting continuous improvement and innovation within GP education and training. You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and any other supporting documents.

Values and Behaviours Essential

• Clear understanding and evidence of involvement in delivery and management of healthcare education and training.
• Knowledge of contemporary information management systems and technology as a tool in education and training.
• Understanding of the roles and contributors to the multi‑professional health care workforce.
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years.
• Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education, Ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel and prioritise tasks accordingly.
• Track record of influencing and motivating others.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills and able to 'sell' the vision.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Able to demonstrate NHSE's values and commitment to the values described in the NHS Constitution.
• Collaborative leadership style.
• Commitment and enthusiasm for education and training.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Adaptable in approach including the flexibility to work in changing environments.
• Commitment to own personal development, Registered Medical or Dental Practitioner with a current licence to practise or hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (or equivalent) in Public Health (for roles in School of Public Health)
• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty or professional association.
• Applicants should either work in NHS clinical practice (or similar setting) or should have previously undertaken clinical practice within the last 2 years prior to the intended start date of the role
• Applicants, regardless of professional background, must have a track record of professionalism in line with the principles set out in Good Medical Practice and compatible with appointment in a senior clinical educator role.
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development.

Desirable

• Higher educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, diploma or Master's in education.

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