Job summary
This role represents a major developmental opportunity to allow a keen educator with a passion for improving the learning environment at BHRUT to grow over the term as a leader in education, from a position of being an educational supervisor, to a point where they are well positioned to take on a TPD, DME, SAC member or equivalent appointment. The successful candidate will work with the DME, Associate Dean and Med Ed Team to take on tactical and strategic projects with an increasing level of independence. The role will be supported by membership of MELUK (previously NACT) and a funded PGCE or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
Deputy Director of Medical Education
- Championing access to, and the smooth delivery of, LTFT. This will include working with the medical workforce team and the medical education team on the delivery of LTFT, advising and guiding interested trainees in the application process and managing situations in which LTFT has become problematic for whatever reason
- Steering the culture of the organisation towards acceptance of LTFT and support for those who choose to learn in this way
- Representing BHRUT in regional fora and meetings relating to LTFT
- Working with the DME, the allocated Deputy Postgraduate Dean, the Medical Education team and the relevant departmental and Clinical Group teams on the proactive and collaborative management of the NHSE quality action plan
- Supporting the development of multi-professional learning and the sharing of best practice with educators outside the MEG
About us
We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
We're pleased to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be accredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings forurgent and emergency careat Queen's and King George hospitals; anddata released by NHS Englandshowed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Delivering developmental conversations with colleagues with lead roles in education to feed into their annual appraisals
- Maintaining GMC approval as a recognised educator by engaging with the educational appraisal process
- Keeping abreast of the business of Medical Education at BHRUT through the Medical Education Senior Operational Group (SOG), so as to be able to capably deputise for the DME as required by scheduling and circumstance
- Leading the continuous improvement of educational appraisal with a view to faculty development and providing assurance on the recognition and approval of educators by the GMC to HE
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Azeez, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4440.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Delivering developmental conversations with colleagues with lead roles in education to feed into their annual appraisals
- Maintaining GMC approval as a recognised educator by engaging with the educational appraisal process
- Keeping abreast of the business of Medical Education at BHRUT through the Medical Education Senior Operational Group (SOG), so as to be able to capably deputise for the DME as required by scheduling and circumstance
- Leading the continuous improvement of educational appraisal with a view to faculty development and providing assurance on the recognition and approval of educators by the GMC to HE
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Azeez, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4440.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with license to practice
- Recognised and approved as an educator by the GMC
- Commitment to improving delivery at BHRUT of medical education and training and of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in Education
- Evidence of supporting trainees and trainers
- Knowledge of management and governance structures in medical education and training and contemporary awareness of the delivery of medical education and training nationally and locally and the structures surrounding it
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with license to practice
- Recognised and approved as an educator by the GMC
- Commitment to improving delivery at BHRUT of medical education and training and of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in Education
- Evidence of supporting trainees and trainers
- Knowledge of management and governance structures in medical education and training and contemporary awareness of the delivery of medical education and training nationally and locally and the structures surrounding it
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
