• Job Description

  Req#: M9990-25-0240?language=en&page=789&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The role of Deputy Head of School is to work with and support the Head of School and NHS England East Midlands Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.

  Main duties of the job

  The Deputy Head of School is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School. The Deputy Head of School support the Head of School to focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links mas well as innovative ways of curriculum delivery and workforce well-being strategies.

  To support the Heads of School, the Deputy Head of School work across the spectrum of health and where relevant, social care, within the context of a team, so that the provision of education reflects changing service models. This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum of professional and other backgrounds.

  The Deputy Head of School will be expected to support the Head of School in meeting the challenges of leading the School and Education Providers to deliver the changing curricular in an evolving service landscape.

  The Deputy Head of School will be required to lead on projects as agreed with the Head of School.

  About us

  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 visithttps://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.

  If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.

  Details

  Date posted

  24 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments

  Contract

  Secondment

  Duration

  15 months

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  990-MID-15557-E

  Job locations

  County Hall

  Glenfield

  Leicester

  LE3 8RA

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  An opportunity to contribute to the medical workforce of the future

  Gaining a different perspective of the NHS by working for NHS England

  Managing and working with a motivated team of educators and administrative staff.

  Positively contributing to the quality of care given to patients by ensuring excellent training is delivered in the East Midlands.

  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.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  An opportunity to contribute to the medical workforce of the future

  Gaining a different perspective of the NHS by working for NHS England

  Managing and working with a motivated team of educators and administrative staff.

  Positively contributing to the quality of care given to patients by ensuring excellent training is delivered in the East Midlands.

  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.

  Person Specification

  Behaviours and Values

  Essential

  • oAbility to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues.
  • oAn academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care.

  Desirable

  • oA transformation leadership style
  • oManagement of transformation and change
  • oSensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism
  • oPerform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHS England commitment to equal opportunities
  • oConduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff. Note the special responsibility as a manager for assessing and minimising risks to staff.
  • oA continuing quest for personal and professional development

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • oDemonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
  • oPolitically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty.

  Desirable

  • oA strong sense of vision and ability to innovate.
  • oAbility to problem solve and maintain objectivity.
  • oStrong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
  • oExcellent organisational and time management skills.
  • oCommitted to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress.

  Experience and Knowledge

  Essential

  • oCurrent clinical commitment in the School/specialty.
  • oConsiderable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.
  • oExperience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team.
  • oDemonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.
  • oUnderstanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.

  Desirable

  • oUnderstanding of the workforce transformation agenda.
  • oTrained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years.
  • oActive involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes.
  • oKnowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters.
  • oApplicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise.

  Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • oConsiderable and current experience at Consultant level in a relevant speciality.
  • oPrimary clinical healthcare qualification.
  • oMembership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body.

  Desirable

  • oAttendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc).

  Person Specification

  Behaviours and Values

  Essential

  • oAbility to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues.
  • oAn academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care.

  Desirable

  • oA transformation leadership style
  • oManagement of transformation and change
  • oSensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism
  • oPerform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHS England commitment to equal opportunities
  • oConduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff. Note the special responsibility as a manager for assessing and minimising risks to staff.
  • oA continuing quest for personal and professional development

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • oDemonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
  • oPolitically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty.

  Desirable

  • oA strong sense of vision and ability to innovate.
  • oAbility to problem solve and maintain objectivity.
  • oStrong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
  • oExcellent organisational and time management skills.
  • oCommitted to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress.

  Experience and Knowledge

  Essential

  • oCurrent clinical commitment in the School/specialty.
  • oConsiderable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.
  • oExperience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team.
  • oDemonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.
  • oUnderstanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.

  Desirable

  • oUnderstanding of the workforce transformation agenda.
  • oTrained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years.
  • oActive involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes.
  • oKnowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters.
  • oApplicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise.

  Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • oConsiderable and current experience at Consultant level in a relevant speciality.
  • oPrimary clinical healthcare qualification.
  • oMembership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body.

  Desirable

  • oAttendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc).

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  NHS England

  Address

  County Hall

  Glenfield

  Leicester

  LE3 8RA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  NHS England

  Address

  County Hall

  Glenfield

  Leicester

  LE3 8RA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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