Job summary
The post-holder will undertake a key project linked to the London Trailblazer programme for enhancing generalist skills. The London model for this national initiative is to support learning through engagement in a 'Team around the patient'.
This work will be closely linked to the learning outcomes of the Enhancing Generalist Skills Programme (all the six domains) and will revolve around the needs of patients and healthcare professionals.
The main aims of the Fellowship are to help in further development of Enhance programme with a focus on implementation, training and evaluation.
The post holder will be instrumental in developing an understanding of the existing e-learning platforms and other aspects of teaching/ training material for all Enhance programme that are managed by the NHSE London.
The post holder will be instrumental in driving education and training reform and will lead on co-production and evaluation of various projects specific to London region, developing networks and championing the enhanced generalist skills project.
Main duties of the job
This section details the outcomes and deliverable that would be expected from the Fellow's role:
- Help to co-create interprofessional supervision training materials and to facilitate workshops
- Help to co-create educational material around reflective practice
- Help to co-create inter-specialty 'learning together' programmes for trainees
- Other ad hoc work in line with the aims of the Enhance Programme
- Work across multiple organisational and multi-disciplinary boundaries.
- Evaluate the modules developed
Health Education England is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from discrimination. Health Education England supports the values and pledges of the NHSE Constitution.
We are committed to being a diverse and an inclusive employer and will build a culture where all employees are valued, respected and acknowledged. We strive to ensure that no individual receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, colour, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, transgender status, HIV status, social background, trade union membership or non-membership and is placed at a disadvantage by requirements or conditions that cannot be shown to be justifiable.
About us
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On 1 April 2023 Health Education England became part of the new NHS England. Our people are our most important asset; recruiting and retaining the best talent remains crucial to our success. We continue to recruit externally where we cannot fill vacancies internally. We hope you choose to join us but please be aware that some roles may be subject to change in the future. We want to attract and retain highly skilled people to enable us to work with our partners to plan, recruit, educate and train the health workforce. Please note, some supporting documentation attached to this vacancy refers to the legacy organisation, previously known as Health Education England, now NHS England. Work is continuing to harmonise the new NHS England recruitment service and any reference to Health Education England will be updated in due course. More information about the transition to the new NHS England is available here.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for one Fellow for 4 sessions (0.4 WTE) each.
The post-holder will be a clinician with at least three years experience post-foundation.
They will have evidence of excellent communication skills and a desire and ability to think broadly about clinical care and approaches to quality improvement especially around patient centred care. They will demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of current NHS policies across healthcare systems and experience of implementation in relevant areas.
Experience of negotiating with and influencing senior managers, project leads and staff at all levels of seniority. With demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.
An aptitude for presenting ideas and plans to healthcare colleagues, patients and carers is essential.
This section details the outcomes and deliverable that would be expected from the Fellows role:
Engaging People/ Key working relationships
- Multidisciplinary engagement
- Co-production
- Ability to build rapport and foster working relationships
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
- Working closely with departments so that trainee improvement projects align closely with service provision
Management and Leadership
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
Delivering Results/ Functional Responsibilities
- Complex problem-solving ability whilst maintaining objectivity
- Impact assessment and evaluation
- Delivering Learning outcomes
Accountability
The post holder will be primarily supervised by Associate Dean and Generalism Clinical Lead for all day-to-day activities related to Fellowship.
The post holder will be expected to work symbiotically with other relevant team members within the Generalist team within Health Education England.
There will be a vital role in networking with a range of health and social care partners across all sectors of care including third sectors.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
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
We are looking for one Fellow for 4 sessions (0.4 WTE) each.
The post-holder will be a clinician with at least three years experience post-foundation.
They will have evidence of excellent communication skills and a desire and ability to think broadly about clinical care and approaches to quality improvement especially around patient centred care. They will demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of current NHS policies across healthcare systems and experience of implementation in relevant areas.
Experience of negotiating with and influencing senior managers, project leads and staff at all levels of seniority. With demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.
An aptitude for presenting ideas and plans to healthcare colleagues, patients and carers is essential.
This section details the outcomes and deliverable that would be expected from the Fellows role:
Engaging People/ Key working relationships
- Multidisciplinary engagement
- Co-production
- Ability to build rapport and foster working relationships
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
- Working closely with departments so that trainee improvement projects align closely with service provision
Management and Leadership
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
Delivering Results/ Functional Responsibilities
- Complex problem-solving ability whilst maintaining objectivity
- Impact assessment and evaluation
- Delivering Learning outcomes
Accountability
The post holder will be primarily supervised by Associate Dean and Generalism Clinical Lead for all day-to-day activities related to Fellowship.
The post holder will be expected to work symbiotically with other relevant team members within the Generalist team within Health Education England.
There will be a vital role in networking with a range of health and social care partners across all sectors of care including third sectors.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
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
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of recent health policy in the UK and London, relevant to medical education, the applicant's own specialty and beyond
- Ability to initiate and sustain a project / activity requiring collaboration with policy, clinical and managerial interests, academic bodies and other stakeholders
Experience
Essential
- Teaching experience in either undergraduate or postgraduate education
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Well organised, with effective time management and good administrative capability
- Commitment to personal and professional development.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of recent health policy in the UK and London, relevant to medical education, the applicant's own specialty and beyond
- Ability to initiate and sustain a project / activity requiring collaboration with policy, clinical and managerial interests, academic bodies and other stakeholders
Experience
Essential
- Teaching experience in either undergraduate or postgraduate education
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Well organised, with effective time management and good administrative capability
- Commitment to personal and professional development.
Additional information
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).
