Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic department that has played a pivotal role in achieving teaching hospital status for the Trust.
The Medical Education Manager will work closely with senior leaders including the Associate Director of People, the Associate Medical Director for Training, and the Clinical Tutor to strategically implement and deliver education contracts.The Medical Education Manager is based in our Education Centre at Watford General Hospital on a 37.5 per week contract. The hours are 8:30 - 4:30 or 9:00-5:00pm Mon-Fri.
There may be a requirement to do amended hours around large education events 2-3 times a year. There is an opportunity to do some remote working in support of the role but it is largely an office based role.
The postholder will work with the Medical Education Team to ensure operational delivery of our arrangements with our education partners.
This is a great opportunity for somebody to build on their strong leadership, finance management and governance skills in a rewarding environment.
If you are looking for a new challenge at a time of growth in our service and establishing the Trust as a partner with a newly forming medicalschool then we would welcome the opportunity to discuss the opportunity further.
Main duties of the job
The Medical Education Manager (MEM) is professionally responsible to the Associate Director of People. The MEMprovides strategic direction, planning, financial management, leadership, specialist medical training knowledge, planning and leadership to theMedical Education team.
The postholder will be responsible for the strategic development and growth of the service.
The role will have the direct line management and developmental responsibilities for Medical Education Team to ensure the operational delivery ofour contracts.
Working with the Trusts Education Tutors the postholder will ensure that curriculum requirements are delivered to our trainees and medicalstudents. This will incorporate the governance, quality assurance and progress monitoring of all trainees.
The successful candidate will be able to provide a track record of strong organisational skills in successfully delivering excellent support andleadership in a challenging environment.
The post requires the post holder be required to provide guidance and senior management support to the Tutors, particularly on the interpretationand implementation of national policies and current legislation related to medical training and service level agreements. These skills will also berequired when writing papers and business cases for management committees within the Trust.Previous experience in Medical Education or a senior HR position would be welcome.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will line manage the Postgraduate and Undergraduate Team, which consists of 10 people across multiple workstreams/levels of training. This will include the recruitment, supervision, retention and appraisal of all team members.
Work in partnership with the Education Tutors to ensure that local teaching programmes are delivered.
Co-ordination and attendance at all intelligence gathering meetings as part of the governance structure, This will include but is notlimited to speciality faculty meetings, junior doctor forums and training committees. The feedback collected is to be used to createaction plans for implementation and review by the Medical Education Leadership team. Maintaining these feedback loops is asignificant part of the role and in the delivery of the education contract.
Interpret national guidelines and updates in Undergraduate and Postgraduate education, ensuring that they are delivered at a locallevel.
Analysis of the annual GMC training survey and ensure the sharing of good practice and response to areas of concern.
Manage the process of the organisation of large education events such as induction and examinations.
The post also involves financial management responsibilities associated with educational contracts business planning and departmentalpolicy and service development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will line manage the Postgraduate and Undergraduate Team, which consists of 10 people across multiple workstreams/levels of training. This will include the recruitment, supervision, retention and appraisal of all team members.
Work in partnership with the Education Tutors to ensure that local teaching programmes are delivered.
Co-ordination and attendance at all intelligence gathering meetings as part of the governance structure, This will include but is notlimited to speciality faculty meetings, junior doctor forums and training committees. The feedback collected is to be used to createaction plans for implementation and review by the Medical Education Leadership team. Maintaining these feedback loops is asignificant part of the role and in the delivery of the education contract.
Interpret national guidelines and updates in Undergraduate and Postgraduate education, ensuring that they are delivered at a locallevel.
Analysis of the annual GMC training survey and ensure the sharing of good practice and response to areas of concern.
Manage the process of the organisation of large education events such as induction and examinations.
The post also involves financial management responsibilities associated with educational contracts business planning and departmentalpolicy and service development.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent professional qualification
- Further management qualification
Desirable
- Membership of a relevant professional body (eg NAMEM).
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of medical education and training.
- Ability to allocate necessary resources to meet educational needs.
- Ability to work autonomously, guided by principles, broad policies and regulations and initiate, devise and lead medical education solutions that contribute to NHSE strategies.
- Able to provide information, advice and guidance to supervising consultants and trainers
- Understanding of HR issues in relation to Doctors
- Developed understanding of professional education and training
Desirable
- Knowledge of GMC framework and statutory regulations.
- An interest in the uses of technologies in teaching and learning
Experience
Essential
- Several years experience within a role in a complex organisation, where there is a requirement to demonstrate strong leadership and management skills.
- Experience of managing multiple complex budgets and funding streams.
- Experience of quality assurance and audit.
- Experience of recruiting, motivating, training and managing staff.
- Ability to deliver positive and practical outcomes across a range of conflicting priorities.
- Ability to constructively handle and manage conflict within the workplace.
Desirable
- Experience of NHS HR Policies.
- Experience of supporting staff through change management.
- Management of regulatory body inspection visits
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent professional qualification
- Further management qualification
Desirable
- Membership of a relevant professional body (eg NAMEM).
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of medical education and training.
- Ability to allocate necessary resources to meet educational needs.
- Ability to work autonomously, guided by principles, broad policies and regulations and initiate, devise and lead medical education solutions that contribute to NHSE strategies.
- Able to provide information, advice and guidance to supervising consultants and trainers
- Understanding of HR issues in relation to Doctors
- Developed understanding of professional education and training
Desirable
- Knowledge of GMC framework and statutory regulations.
- An interest in the uses of technologies in teaching and learning
Experience
Essential
- Several years experience within a role in a complex organisation, where there is a requirement to demonstrate strong leadership and management skills.
- Experience of managing multiple complex budgets and funding streams.
- Experience of quality assurance and audit.
- Experience of recruiting, motivating, training and managing staff.
- Ability to deliver positive and practical outcomes across a range of conflicting priorities.
- Ability to constructively handle and manage conflict within the workplace.
Desirable
- Experience of NHS HR Policies.
- Experience of supporting staff through change management.
- Management of regulatory body inspection visits
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).
