KSS Head of School for Obstetrics and Gynaecology

NHS; Horley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization seeks a Head of School for Obstetrics and Gynaecology to lead educational delivery within their KSS Postgraduate School. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable leadership experience, a strong understanding of NHS processes, and hold relevant qualifications such as a Fellowship of a recognized College. This role entails overseeing programme management and supporting the Postgraduate Dean in adapting to changing service models. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in clinical and educational leadership.
• Understanding NHS structures and processes.
• Experience working with learners or doctors in training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee School programme management and advise Postgraduate Deans.
• Support education reflecting changing service models.
• Lead and develop the KSS Postgraduate School of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Fellowship of College/Faculty

PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education

Job description

KSS Head of School for Obstetrics and Gynaecology

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Head of School for Obstetrics and Gynaecology for KSS.

This is a 2 PA Head of School vacancy.

The role of Head of School is to work with and support the NHSE Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHSE mandate.

Main duties of the job

To support the Postgraduate Dean, Heads of Schools work across the spectrum of health and where relevant, social care, within the context of a team, so that the provision of education reflects changing service models. This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum of professional and other backgrounds.

The Head of School will be expected to meet the challenges of leading the School and Education Providers to deliver the changing curricular in an evolving service landscape.

Although the main role is to lead and develop the KSS Postgraduate School of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, all senior clinicians within NHSE may have wider roles and projects as agreed with the Postgraduate Dean.

About us

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

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

If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.

Job responsibilities

To oversee School programme management and advise Postgraduate Deans on the following matters:

• Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns;
• Recruitment to training posts and programmes;
• To use our educational resources to support learners within programmes to achieve their full potential.
• Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations (to ensure Code of Practice compliance), support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management, careers support, less than full-time training, interdeanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams.
• To oversee the School structure and relevant School meetings within the structure.

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• A strong sense of vision and an ability to innovate
• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
• Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
• Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

Employment/Experience

• Working with learners or doctors in training in educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi professional team
• Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges / Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations
• Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and E&D in the last 3 years
• Active involvement in and up to date with appraisal process
• Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes including understanding workforce matters
• Applicants who are doctors require a licence to practice
• Previous or current appointment as leader in healthcare education
• Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
• Understanding of current health and social care and education policy

Qualifications

• Fellowship of College /Faculty, professional association and/or body
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
• Qualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education

Depending on experienceIn line with HoS sessional payments