Deputy Medical Education Manager / Foundation Programme Manager

Working with the Medical Education Lead (MEL) and the Director of Medical Education (DME) to ensure the Trust meets its contractual requirements and maintains a supportive learning environment for undergraduate students and postgraduate resident doctors. Responsible for the overall co-ordination of the foundation programmes and deputising for the MEL; ensuring the effective delivery of medical education and training and related requirements to the highest quality and in line with the requirements of the Trust, NHSE TV, GMC, the Commissioners and the Royal Medical Colleges. To set up, where applicable, and maintain effective and efficient systems and processes; ensuring the Site complies with the Educational/Corporate Governance frameworks for both the Trust and the external bodies.,

• Arrange school visits in liaison with the Dean, Foundation School, and Royal Colleges.
• Organise and manage the cross-Deanery core teaching programme for the Foundation Programme, including booking speakers, rooms, and equipment.
• Arrange the annual induction for the new intake of FY1 doctors.
• Work closely with rota teams to arrange placements as needed.
• Organise and assist with half-yearly Interim Training Reviews (ITRs), collecting and collating feedback as necessary.
• Arrange ARCPs (Annual Review of Competence Progression) and participate as a Panel Member in accordance with current protocols.
• Provide line management for Bands 2/3 administrative staff at the education centres, including supervision, quality and performance monitoring, appraisals, training, personal development, and addressing disciplinary matters.
• Assist with the recruitment, selection, and induction of administrative staff.
• Support the Medical Education Lead (MEL) in staff supervision and performance management, taking responsibility during their absence.
• Assist with the management of the delegated medical education budget, ensuring all expenditure complies with Trust standing financial regulations.
• Work closely with the MEL and Director of Medical Education (DME) to ensure compliance with local and national policies related to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education programmes.
  
  The post holder must have significant experience in education management, be IT-proficient, self-directed, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication skills, aligned with the Trust's CARE values, are crucial for managing relationships effectively.
  
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.