Medical Education Manager

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Postgraduate Medical Education Manager to lead the development of medical education. You will provide strategic guidance, manage budgets, and support training for resident doctors. Ideal candidates should have experience in educational management and strong leadership abilities. This role offers a competitive salary and promotes a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

NHS Pension Scheme membership

24/7 independent counselling support

Career-long learning opportunities

Free Pilates classes

Qualifications

• Experience in postgraduate medical education management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Proven track record in educational policy development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an effective PGME Service for training and education.
• Manage budget and expenditures within PGME.
• Train consultants and doctors on educational resources.

Skills

Budget management

Data collection and analysis

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Eligibility to work in the UK

Completion of satisfactory DBS disclosure

Job description

Overview

The post-holder will be required to work closely with the Director of Postgraduate Medical Education (DPGME), Training Directors and College Tutors and to work collaboratively with other education leads on the development of the Trust's general education strategy to ensure the development and promotion of any medical education by means of coordinated and effective initiatives. The Postgraduate Medical Education Manager provides strategic direction, specialist medical training knowledge, planning and leadership to the Postgraduate Education Team. This includes providing guidance and senior management support to the DPGME, particularly focusing on the interpretation and implementation of national policies and current legislation relating to medical training and service level agreements.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the delivery of an effective and cost efficient Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) Service to facilitate the delivery of effective training and education for Resident doctors and their consultant trainers.
• Leading on budget management and expenditure within PGME.
• Collection of data and evidence to support performance indicators and ensuring availability of appropriate databases to support this.
• Liaison with NHSE / Health Education England including coordinating visits, producing regular reports for them and cascading information down to our faculty.
• Managing the consultant trainers' database and rolling education and teaching programme, the Resident doctors' training programmes, database, some aspects of medical induction and some aspects of the study leave process.
• Development of and updating local postgraduate education policies and procedures, in line with national guidance.
• Training consultants and doctors in training on the use of educational portfolios and other resources.
• Providing local support and information for resident doctors, including careers support.
• Providing local support for resident doctors in difficulty.
• Line management of the PGME administrative staff.
• Management and implementation of new education projects and initiatives.
• Overseeing Resident doctors' induction.
• Ensuring the provision of support and guidance across the wider postgraduate medical workforce, including clinical fellows, SAS doctors and consultants.

Qualifications / Requirements

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under‑represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond. Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction.

Benefits

At Moorfields, we invest in you – your growth, your wellbeing, your future. You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

• Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career-long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.