Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
A compassionate and inclusive leadership approach with a positive outlook and an ability to motivate others, particularly when a change is needed
- Skills
A clear sense of vision and an ability to innovate
- Skills
Committed to own personal and professional development
- Skills
An ability to adhere to important deadlines and deliver agreed contributions to programme of work
- Experience
Experience of working with doctors in an educational context
- Experience
Experience as an educational supervisor
- Experience
Previous or current lead role in Healthcare Education
- Experience
Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda
- Qualifications
Substantive Consultant or Specialty Doctor in a medical specialty that hosts Resident Doctors and currently working in the NHS in North-West Deanery
- Qualifications
Member or Fellow of a relevant Royal College
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Good interpersonal skills, written and oral presentation skills
- Experience
Experience in recruitment.
- Experience
Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education
- Experience
Clinical Manager Experience
- Qualifications
Attendance at educational courses or an educational qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or master’s in medical
Job overview
The post holder will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the School of Medicine. The post holder will support the School’s Operational Programme and lead on programmes of work within the School’s strategy. The post holder will be a member of the School Board.
The post holder will support the School’s commitment to delivering excellent postgraduate training, in a variety of educational environments which promote staff wellbeing, a positive learning culture, and a sense of belonging.
As a result of NHS England's (NHSE) integration into the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), please note that the end date for all new educator appointments will be 31st March 2027. The successful applicant will be updated regarding potential extensions (not guaranteed) beyond this date.
Main duties of the job
This post will have oversight, in particular, of:
- Training in Internal Medicine Stage 1 and 2 programmes.
- Training in HST Group 2 specialities
- The work of the Examination Support TPDs and development of training resources for the MRCP(UK) examination
- Courses that prepare HSTs for consultant practice (including leadership)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
- To promote faculty development and direction setting by supporting and developing Training Programme Directors.
- To work with host trusts, ICBs and clinical colleagues to promote the work of the School and encourage a collegiate approach to the delivery of specialty training across NHSE North West WT&E, including participation in School and NHSE activities.
- To work with the Head of School, Lead Associate Dean for the School, the Deputy Dean for Quality and the NHSE North West Office Quality Team to ensure appropriate quality management systems are in place that facilitate a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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This advert is for Associate Head of School Medicine with NHS England in NHSE Office in the North West region, Manchester, M1 3BN, West Yorkshire. It is listed as a Head of service role. The advertised salary is In line with HoS sessional payments. The contract type is 5 months (Secondment only for current NHS employees until 31 March 2027). The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.
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