Head of School for General Practice

The GP School in the East Midlands is recruiting a Head of School for General Practice.This role is primarily for the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire area of the region, but will provide cross-cover as required with the job share Head of School., The Head of School is professionally and managerially accountable to the Primary Care Dean and will be responsible for line managing and supporting a number of Associate Postgraduate Deans within the East Midlands. The Head of School will focus on improvement of learner supervision, support, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The Head of School will contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training. This post includes 1 session liaising with the Foundation School, overseeing recruitment of GP placements and supporting the Foundation School, NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.

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
• Delivering value for money.
  
  This is a permanent opportunity to start ASAP (subject to employment processes being complete). Remuneration will be at GP06 point of national GP educator pay scale.
• 3 PAs permanent - Head of School of General Practice - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
• 1 PA permanent - Head of School GP/Foundation Programme Liaison
Although the main role is to lead and develop the Postgraduate School of General Practice, all senior clinicians within NHSE may have wider rolesand projects as agreed with the Postgraduate Dean/Primary Care Dean. In particular, Heads of School are expected to develop Multi Professional education, innovative ways of curriculum delivery and engage with workforce well-being strategies.