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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
In line with HoS sessional payments
Contract
Secondment: 12 months (Until 31/03/2027)
Hours
Part time - 1 session per week (4 hours)
Job ref
990-NW-19757-E
Employer
NHS England
Employer type
NHS
Site
Across NW Region
Town
Manchester
Salary
In line with HoS sessional payments
Closing
22/02/2026 23:59

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Associate Head of School Radiology

In line with HoS sessional payments

Our Organisation

The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive – and we all have our part to play.

As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.

As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer which means that every colleague working for our organisation and third-party contractors will earn a real Living Wage.  We are one of over 15,000 organisations, who voluntarily chose to pay the real Living Wage.

Job overview

The post holder will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the School of Radiology The post holder will support the School’s Operational Programme and lead on programmes of work within the School 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 Radiology 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

To work in collaboration with The Head of School for Radiology in implementing the Medical Workforce Strategy, in alignment with the Long-Term Workforce Plan, which supports the recruitment and retention of Radiology Trainees to the North West Scheme

Working for our organisation

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms — enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

We lead the NHS in England 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 people can develop and make a difference
  • 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

Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and waste.

If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

 The Associate Head of School will support the Head of School in the early identification and management of trainees requiring extra support , with the Lead Associate Dean for the specialty, in line with the NHSE North West WT&E Doctors and Dentists Review Group/Doctors in Difficulty framework.

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.

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. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Consultant in Radiology on the Specialist Register and currently works in the NW England in NHS Trust
  • Member / Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists
Desirable criteria
  • • Attendance at educational courses or an educational qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working with doctors in an educational context
  • Experience as an educational supervisor
  • Previous or current lead role in Healthcare Education
  • Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in recruitment.
  • Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education
  • Clinical Manager Experience

Skills

Essential criteria
  • A compassionate and inclusive leadership approach with a positive outlook and an ability to motivate others, particularly when a change is needed
  • A clear sense of vision and an ability to innovate
  • Committed to own personal and professional development
  • An ability to adhere to important deadlines and deliver agreed contributions to programme of work
Desirable criteria
  • Prior experience as Educator
  • At least 5 year’s experience as consultant
  • Good interpersonal skills, written and oral presentation skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dhivya Paravasthu
Job title
Head of School Radiology
Email address
[email protected]
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