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Job summary

Main area
Education Delivery
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: GP Educator GP03
Contract
Fixed term: 17 months (Secondment only for current NHS employees. Until 31/10/2026.)
Hours
Part time - 1 session per week (4 hours per week)
Job ref
990-SW-11954-E
Employer
NHS England
Employer type
NHS
Site
Plumer House/Temple Street
Town
Plymouth/Bristol
Salary
£122,470 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/05/2025 23:59

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Associate Dean PSW/Support

NHS Medical & Dental: GP Educator GP03

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.

Job overview

Applications are invited for the role of Associate Dean with responsibility for Supported Return to Training (SuppoRTT) in the South West Region.   

This is a senior educator role in the new WT&E structure for 1 session (4hrs) and is appointed on either a secondment basis from their employing Trust or a substantive appointment if the successful candidate works in Primary Care.  

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician with considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.  They will have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.  

Working with the SuppoRRT Champions across the South West the post holder will develop a programme that supports learners have a safe and supported return to work by offering a wide range of learning and support resources.  

Key areas of responsibility will include: 

  • Working closely with SuppoRTT champions including managing the network, appraisals, CPD, new appointments,  

  • Maintain and curate SuppoRTT website,  

  • Manage discretionary funding including evaluation of requests and quality assurance of expenditure,  

  • SuppoRTT database including evolution & reporting,   

  • Coaching and buddying schemes,  

  • National work including meetings, reporting, projects,  

  • Business & Developmental work  

  • Regional Fellow including recruitment and supervision.  

Working for our organisation

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.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

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

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

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. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Primary clinical healthcare qualification
  • Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, mentorship and supervision, Train the Trainer, etc)
Desirable criteria
  • Educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate diploma or Masters in Clinical Education.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation at regional or national level, including managing a multi-professional team.
  • Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education. Understanding of developments
  • Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.

Skills, Capabilities and Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
  • Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kay Spooner
Job title
Lead Associate Dean for PSW
Email address
[email protected]
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