Trust Director of Medical Education

Job summary

We're looking for a Trust Director of Medical Education to lead and oversee all aspects of medical education at HIOW HC NHS Foundation Trust.

This senior role carries responsibility for educational governance, financial oversight, and quality assurance across both Undergraduate (UGME) and Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME). You will manage the medical education budget and ensure high-quality delivery within the Local Education Provider (LEP).

Working closely with the Chief Medical Officer, you'll support workforce development by aligning education with service needs and strategic planning. You'll foster a high-quality learning environment for both learners and trainers, driving continuous improvement in educational standards.

As the Trust's key representative for medical education, you'll build strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders, communicating our priorities and achievements to align with national and regional frameworks.

If you're passionate about shaping medical education and building a sustainable medical workforce, apply now to make a lasting impact!

Main duties of the job

• Chair of Trust Med Ed Strategy Group (DME, Deputy, Assoc DMEs, MEMs, Finance, GOSW, CMO OR DEPUTY CMO, NED with specific responsibility for Med Education)
• CMO team liaison, ROAG (Responsible Officer Advisory Group), Medical Advisory Committee (MAC), Strategic workforce meetings as required
• Trust Lead for Medical Education Managers meetings
• Trust Education Quality Review Meetings
• LNC, Central Forum and Guardian of Safe working meetings
• Trust level induction (shared with associate DMEs)
• NHSE Dean DME meeting attendance
• Meetings with University Deans, University department leads (high level)
• Meetings with Trust head of Estates and Med Education Senior Accountants
• Line management of deputy DME, Associate DMEs, SAS Tutors/Advocate (including discussions on CESR programme), IMG and LTFT champions
• Level 3 HR resolution (+ GMC referrals).
• Appointment of Deputy, associate DMEs.
• Trust lead for Med Ed department assurance visits (by Deanery, Universities, GMC)
• Responsibility for study leave policy and budget
• Run the Clinical and Educational Supervisor development (refresher) course, jointly with associate DMEs
• Other meetings at Trust level, as required
• Overview Trust Study Leave budget and Policy with specialist corporate administrative support (not Med-Ed admin for PGME or UGME)

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tatchbury Mount

Calmore

Southampton

Hampshire

SO40 2RZ

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tatchbury Mount

Calmore

Southampton

Hampshire

SO40 2RZ

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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