Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and Abilities
Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- Skills and Abilities
Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Experience and Knowledge
Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
- Experience and Knowledge
Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Qualifications and Training
Primary clinical healthcare qualification
- Qualifications and Training
Employed as a Consultant with a NHS (or equivalent) provider in the South West
- Qualifications and Training
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
Two outstanding individuals are sought to fulfil the roles of Deputy Head of School in Psychiatry working across the South West.
The two posts will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement from their host institution to NHS England – 1.25 PA per week each (5 hours), worked flexibly. The contracts are until the 31 October 2027 in the first instance.
All work undertaken should be incorporated into the Consultant Job Plan. The role of Deputy Head of School is to work with the Head of School and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.
The Deputy Head of School will work with the Head of School in focussing upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidates will be an experienced clinicians with a thorough understanding of education and training across the region. They will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the 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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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This advert is for Specialty Deputy Head of School for Psychiatry with NHS England in Any NHSE Office in the South West Region, Flexible across the South West Region, BS1 6AG, 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 Secondment: 12 months (until 31 October 2027). The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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