Job summary
Background
Oxford University Clinical Academic Graduate School (OUCAGS) is also the Academic School of NHS England Thames Valley (NHSE-TV, or the 'Oxford Deanery'). It was established in 2009 as a partnership between Oxford University, Oxford Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education (PGMDE) Deanery, NHS Education South Central and the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals Trust to integrate clinical and academic training on the new Integrated Academic Training pathway that was emerging. Since this time, many clinical academic doctors have benefitted from the integrated approach taken in Oxford and the Thames Valley training programmes despite the considerable changes to the organisations involved.
Main duties of the job
Summary of Role
The Academic Training Programme Director (ATPD) post offers an important, varied and rewarding role within OUCAGS (www.oucags.ox.ac.uk) and is vital in helping to select, support, develop and mentor academic trainees.
ATPDs act as named mentors either to (i) SFP doctors OR (ii) Academic Clinical Fellows (ACFs) and Clinical Lecturers (CLs) in a range of specialties. We anticipate appointing up to two individuals to join our existing team, supporting SFP doctors in the first instance. Each individual would work an average of 0.5 EMC (2hrs) weekly.
ATPD post-holders work closely with, and are accountable to, the Head of School, Deputy Head of School and Postgraduate Dean. In addition, SFP ATPDs consult with the Oxford Foundation School Director as/when necessary. As for all NHSE-TV officers, post holders are required to adhere to the processes under
which NHSE-TV operates and fulfil NHSE-TV requirements. OUCAGS has a small administrative team which supports the School and the ATPD activities.
Appraisal and reappointment
Each post holder will have an annual OUCAGS appraisal with the Head of School. The appointment will be for a period of 3 years in the first instance, with the possibility of a 2-year extension before re-application.
Training will be offered in aspects of the role with which the appointee is not familiar.
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
Please note: The post is offered on a secondment basis and all candidates are reminded that if they are successful, they are responsible for securing written agreement from their Trust/Practice for release from clinical work for the specified number of PAs/sessions.
NHSE is expected to cease as a separate entity on 31st October 2026 with the merger into DHSC, therefore extensions and new appointments can only be guaranteed up until this date. We anticipate educator roles being required beyond this point and further arrangements to be made once the new structure becomes clearer. We recognise this will create some uncertainty and will do our best to keep any potentially impacted informed of future plans as they come available.
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.
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.
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!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: The post is offered on a secondment basis and all candidates are reminded that if they are successful, they are responsible for securing written agreement from their Trust/Practice for release from clinical work for the specified number of PAs/sessions.
NHSE is expected to cease as a separate entity on 31st October 2026 with the merger into DHSC, therefore extensions and new appointments can only be guaranteed up until this date. We anticipate educator roles being required beyond this point and further arrangements to be made once the new structure becomes clearer. We recognise this will create some uncertainty and will do our best to keep any potentially impacted informed of future plans as they come available.
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.
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.
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!
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- GMC Full Registration
- Either Consultant (including honorary/locum consultant) with a minimum of a 2 PA clinical contract or qualified GP with both clinical practice and academic sessions [In either case expecting to be in KSS for at least 3 years post-appointment]
- Research active with evidence of recent relevant research and publications.
- Higher degree (MD, PhD/DPhil)
- Proven organisational ability.
Desirable
- Experience as an Educational Supervisor or in a senior clinical management role (e.g. lead clinician for a speciality)
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Consultant/GP
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
- Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodes related to NHS
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and E&D in the last 3 years.
- Active involvement in and up to date with appraisal process
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
- Knowledge of clinical academic career pathway and understanding of the integrated academic training pathway.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work with other consultants and clinical academics
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting trainers and trainees
- Evidence of successful delivery of training strategy/programmes
- Evidence of working with other specialities and professions
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Interest and enthusiasm for optimising the development of trainee clinical academics across primary and secondary care
- A collaborative transformation leadership style
- Approachable, sensitive, tolerant and able to accept criticism
- Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHSE-WTE commitment to equal opportunities
- Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff. A continuing quest for personal and professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- GMC Full Registration
- Either Consultant (including honorary/locum consultant) with a minimum of a 2 PA clinical contract or qualified GP with both clinical practice and academic sessions [In either case expecting to be in KSS for at least 3 years post-appointment]
- Research active with evidence of recent relevant research and publications.
- Higher degree (MD, PhD/DPhil)
- Proven organisational ability.
Desirable
- Experience as an Educational Supervisor or in a senior clinical management role (e.g. lead clinician for a speciality)
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Consultant/GP
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
- Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodes related to NHS
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and E&D in the last 3 years.
- Active involvement in and up to date with appraisal process
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
- Knowledge of clinical academic career pathway and understanding of the integrated academic training pathway.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work with other consultants and clinical academics
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting trainers and trainees
- Evidence of successful delivery of training strategy/programmes
- Evidence of working with other specialities and professions
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Interest and enthusiasm for optimising the development of trainee clinical academics across primary and secondary care
- A collaborative transformation leadership style
- Approachable, sensitive, tolerant and able to accept criticism
- Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHSE-WTE commitment to equal opportunities
- Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff. A continuing quest for personal and professional development.
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
