Job summary
The role of Associate Postgraduate Dean (APD) in England has evolved over a number of years as a result of changes in healthcare education and training, the implementation of revalidation, the emergence of new workforce solutions and the continuing development of NHS England.
Main duties of the job
The role of the APD assists the Postgraduate Dean in embracing corporate, statutory and non-statutory functions, aligning with the NHS England mandate. The role is focussed firmly upon improving patient and learner safety and experience and ensuring effective educational outcomes.
The APD is professionally and managerially accountable to the Postgraduate Dean or Deputy for these roles.
Specific Responsibilities of this post:
To work closely with the Postgraduate Dean and the Quality Team to implement the Multi-professional NHS England Quality Framework.
To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning and training environment for all learners.
To support the Dean in meeting all NHS England statutory requirements.
To support development of quality processes which are complementary across the healthcare workforce.
To represent the office of the Postgraduate Dean as necessary in this and other duties as appropriate (as all APDs are required to do)
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.
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 Midlands As per job description.
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 Midlands As per job description.
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
- A transformation leadership style able to challenge the 'norm.'
- Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues.
- Management of transformation and change.
- Sensitivity, tolerance and able to learn from and accept criticism. Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHS England commitment to equal opportunities.
- Conduct 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.
- A continuing quest for personal and professional development.
- An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification.
Desirable
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body.
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc).
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to challenge, influence and motivate others.
- A strong sense of vision and demonstrable evidence of innovation.
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity.
Desirable
- Ability to think "system" ie multidisciplinary, multiprofessional.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners including doctors in training in an educational context.
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda.
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant.
- Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education, innovation and new ways of working
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
- Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise
Person Specification
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- A transformation leadership style able to challenge the 'norm.'
- Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues.
- Management of transformation and change.
- Sensitivity, tolerance and able to learn from and accept criticism. Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHS England commitment to equal opportunities.
- Conduct 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.
- A continuing quest for personal and professional development.
- An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification.
Desirable
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body.
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc).
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to challenge, influence and motivate others.
- A strong sense of vision and demonstrable evidence of innovation.
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity.
Desirable
- Ability to think "system" ie multidisciplinary, multiprofessional.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners including doctors in training in an educational context.
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda.
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant.
- Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education, innovation and new ways of working
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
- Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
