Head of School for General Practice

The GP School in the East Midlands is recruiting a Head of School for General 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., We are responsible for :

• Providing strategic oversight, leadership, innovation and improvement of all activities related to the education and training of the Primary Care workforce.
• Providing educational governance with respect to the quality of clinical learning placements
• Assuring the quality of supervision of learners provided by multi-professional supervisors and the quality assurance of their training.
• Ensuring all learners across primary and community care achieve the levels of excellence required
• Providing oversight of the management of nationally coordinated NHSE workforce, education and training programmes.
This role is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team supporting the Primary Care Dean and GP School in improving learner experience and safety, and ultimately the patient experience in the East Midlands.


• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• A strong sense of vision and 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
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Desirable Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility,
• Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges / Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
• Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
• Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes
• Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare / multi-professional workforce matters
Desirable
• Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
• Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
• Understanding of current health, social care and education policy, Primary clinical healthcare qualification
• Membership / Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and / or regulatory body
• Educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, diploma or Masters in Medical Education
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
• Inclusion on the NHS Performers List (or equivalent)
• Licence to Practise
  
  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., 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.