Head of School of Medicine and Pathology

NHS England; Southampton; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Consultant to lead the School of Medicine and Pathology within a forward-thinking organization. This role emphasizes leadership in postgraduate education, innovative curriculum delivery, and workforce transformation. You will engage with various stakeholders to ensure high standards in specialty training while contributing to the development of new training opportunities. Join a dedicated team committed to improving healthcare education and making a positive impact on the workforce in the region.

Qualifications

• Essential clinical qualifications and relevant memberships required.
• Experience in education and leadership within clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead postgraduate education and stakeholder negotiation.
• Improve learner supervision and educational outcomes.

Skills

Leadership and motivation skills

Visionary and innovative thinking

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Primary clinical healthcare qualification

Membership/Fellowship of a relevant college

Attendance at educational development courses

Job description

Job summary

As part of NHS England, Workforce Training and Education Directorate, South East Region, the Wessex Local Office is responsible for the planning, development, education and training of the healthcare and public health workforce across Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, and Salisbury.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward-thinking and dynamic Consultant to be the new Head of School of Medicine and Pathology. The School provides a framework for partnership between NHS England, The Royal College of Physicians, The Royal College of Pathologists, and local Trusts, to ensure high standards of specialty training.

This challenging role requires leadership in postgraduate education, stakeholder negotiation, and maintaining high standards. The role involves supporting current training programs, service transformation, and developing new training opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The Head of School reports professionally and managerially to the Postgraduate Dean. The role focuses on improving learner supervision, assessment, engagement of faculty, and educational outcomes. It also emphasizes workforce transformation, multi-professional links, innovative curriculum delivery, and workforce well-being strategies. Senior clinicians may have additional roles as agreed with the Postgraduate Dean.

About us

The NHS England board aims to lead the NHS in delivering high-quality services through:

• Improving health and reducing inequalities
• Making NHS a great place to work
• Ensuring a skilled, compassionate healthcare workforce
• Using digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money

For more information, visit NHS England.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Successful candidates will undergo an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process in ESR, which collects relevant employment information. You may decline participation at any time.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The position is on a secondment basis for an initial three years, extendable pending satisfactory appraisal. The role includes three Educational Management Contributions (EMCs) per week, with support for personal and educational development. The fixed funding for this role is £36,000 per annum as EMCs. Applicants should discuss this role with their Clinical Director or Medical Education Lead to ensure proper job planning and backfill arrangements. Further details are available in the attached job description and supporting documents.

Applicants from within the NHS require employer approval for secondment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Primary clinical healthcare qualification, Membership/Fellowship of a relevant college or professional body
• Desirable: Attendance at educational development courses (e.g., educator courses, Train the Trainer)

Experience

• Experience working with doctors in an educational context
• Leadership and innovation in clinical and educational settings, managing multi-professional teams
• Proven delivery in service and education
• Experience in recruitment, selection, and equality/diversity training within the last 3 years
• Active involvement in appraisal processes
• Knowledge of NHS structures, healthcare workforce matters, the Gold Guide, and educational theory
• Doctors require a Licence to Practise

Skills

• Leadership and motivation skills
• Visionary and innovative thinking
• Political sensitivity and ability to manage complexity
• Problem-solving and objectivity
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to establish credibility quickly
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Commitment to personal and team development

Additional information

Applications requiring UK Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome; details are available on the UK government website. From 6 April 2017, applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country of residence for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: NHS England

Address: Explorer House, Adanac Drive, Southampton, SO16 0AS

Employer's website: [Link not provided]