Ophthalmology Education Leader

Nhs England; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS England invites applications for the role of Head of School for Ophthalmology in Cambridge. The post is aligned to the NHS England mandate and focuses on educational leadership, learner supervision and the development of a high-quality training environment.

The role includes workforce transformation, multi-professional collaboration, and ongoing support for Postgraduate Deans and learners, with a fixed-term contract through 31 March 2027.

Qualifications

• Leadership of educational programs and learner supervision
• Support Postgraduate Deans in meeting statutory requirements
• Experience in educational leadership and innovation with multi-professional teams

Responsibilities

• Oversee School programme management and trainee support
• Improve learner supervision, assessment and experience
• Develop workforce transformation and inter-professional links
• Contribute to workforce planning and commissioning activities
• Support compliance with educational standards and quality assurance

Skills

Educational leadership

Multi-professional teamwork

Stakeholder engagement

Curriculum development

Quality improvement

Strategic planning

Education

Educational qualification: postgraduate certificate/diploma or masters in medical education

Primary clinical healthcare qualification

Attendance at courses for educational development

Membership/Fellowship of College or professional body

Job description

NHS England invites applications for the role of Head of School for Ophthalmology in Cambridge. The post is aligned to the NHS England mandate and focuses on educational leadership, learner supervision and the development of a high-quality training environment.

The role includes workforce transformation, multi-professional collaboration, and ongoing support for Postgraduate Deans and learners, with a fixed-term contract through 31 March 2027.