NHS England

Associate Postgraduate Dean

The closing date is 04 September 2025

Job summary

The role of Associate Dean (AD) 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 Health Education England (HEE) and subsequently the Workforce, Training and Education (WT&E) Directorate of NHS England (NHSE).

Main duties of the job

The roles of the ADs in NHSE East of England (EoE) have been developed to help support the NHSE EoE Postgraduate Dean (PGD) in embracing corporate, statutory and non-statutory functions, aligning with previous HEE mandates and NHSE's priorities. The role is focused firmly upon improving patient and learner safety and experience and ensuring effective educational outcomes.

To support the PGD, the ADs will work across the spectrum of healthcare and, where relevant, social care, within the context of a team, so that the provision of education reflects changing service models. This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum of professional and other backgrounds.

The ADs are professionally and managerially accountable to the NHSE EoE PGD.

This particular role is designed to deliver PGVLE to a range of educational groups across the east of England. It has been created as a short-term post to improve the capacity of the base team to undertake the transition between the platforms.

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.

Date posted

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience Salary paid in line with HoS sessional payments

Contract

Secondment

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-WT&E-16762-E

Job locations

Victoria House

Camlife

Fulbourn, Cambridge

CB21 5XB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Quality and Safety

To work closely with the PGD to emphasise the importance of and promote the development of high-quality learning environments for all learners.

To support a culture of continuous quality improvement

To support the PGD in meeting NHSE EoE statutory requirements.

To support the development of quality processes which are complementary across the healthcare workforce.

To support the use of the PGVLE stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors

Programme Management

Deliver core development modules for Resident doctors, educators, multi professional groups and administrators across east of England, particularly as it relates to the TEL agenda

Liaise with admin team to plan and organise training and technological support

Work with trainees to develop modules and faculty

Liaise with & support other APDs in faculty development

Educational and Workforce Development

To ensure effective careers advice is available and offer careers advice to trainees and learners where appropriate.

To provide advice on the local implementation of the national post distribution and expansion workstreams

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

To contribute to workforce planning, ensuring clinical engagement with local and national workforce planning processes.

To support multi-professional working and workforce transformation.

To identify and support the implementation of alternative workforce solutions within the EoE.

To advise the PGD on commissioning and decommissioning activities.

Finance

To engage with business planning processes and associated budgets as needed.

To ensure compliance with procurement requirements.

Other Areas of Work

To assist in:

Supporting activities within specific geographical areas within the EoE

Developing and supporting links on an EoE-wide basis

Other work-streams as defined by the PGD (or his/her Deputy).

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.

For full information please see attached job description

Job description

Job responsibilities

Quality and Safety

To work closely with the PGD to emphasise the importance of and promote the development of high-quality learning environments for all learners.

To support a culture of continuous quality improvement

To support the PGD in meeting NHSE EoE statutory requirements.

To support the development of quality processes which are complementary across the healthcare workforce.

To support the use of the PGVLE stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors

Programme Management

Deliver core development modules for Resident doctors, educators, multi professional groups and administrators across east of England, particularly as it relates to the TEL agenda

Liaise with admin team to plan and organise training and technological support

Work with trainees to develop modules and faculty

Liaise with & support other APDs in faculty development

Educational and Workforce Development

To ensure effective careers advice is available and offer careers advice to trainees and learners where appropriate.

To provide advice on the local implementation of the national post distribution and expansion workstreams

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

To contribute to workforce planning, ensuring clinical engagement with local and national workforce planning processes.

To support multi-professional working and workforce transformation.

To identify and support the implementation of alternative workforce solutions within the EoE.

To advise the PGD on commissioning and decommissioning activities.

Finance

To engage with business planning processes and associated budgets as needed.

To ensure compliance with procurement requirements.

Other Areas of Work

To assist in:

Supporting activities within specific geographical areas within the EoE

Developing and supporting links on an EoE-wide basis

Other work-streams as defined by the PGD (or his/her Deputy).

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.

For full information please see attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
Primary clinical healthcare qualification

Desirable

Educational qualification such as postgraduate certificate diploma or masters in medical education

Experience

Essential

Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies

Desirable

Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
Understanding of current health, social care and education policy

Skills

Essential

Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key Stakeholders
Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Desirable

Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

Behaviours and Values

Essential

To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
Primary clinical healthcare qualification

Desirable

Educational qualification such as postgraduate certificate diploma or masters in medical education

Experience

Essential

Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies

Desirable

Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
Understanding of current health, social care and education policy

Skills

Essential

Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key Stakeholders
Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Desirable

Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

Behaviours and Values

Essential

To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Victoria House

Camlife

Fulbourn, Cambridge

CB21 5XB

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Victoria House

Camlife

Fulbourn, Cambridge

CB21 5XB

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)