Job summary
The role of Associate Postgraduate Dean for SAS Development is to work with and support the Local PG Dean and Systems Deans in leading the delivery of a range of functions aligned to the NHS England mandate.
This role will include coordinating and leading the implementation of SAS Development for London. This role will be working with the motivated London Medical Workforce Team.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be the clinical lead for the London SAS Development. This will include chairing SAS Tutor meetings, providing leadership for the group and encouraging co-operation and the sharing of good practice.
More details about responsibilities are available in the Job description and personal specification.
About us
Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.
We lead the NHS in England 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 people can develop and make a difference
- 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
Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and waste.
If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will be 0.1 whole time equivalent per week (1 PA/ Session per week) and will be a secondment from the employing trust organisation. Secondment to 31st March 2027 in the first instance. Interviews are likely to take place on MS Teams near the end of April 2026. (Mat. Leave cover)
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
The role will be 0.1 whole time equivalent per week (1 PA/ Session per week) and will be a secondment from the employing trust organisation. Secondment to 31st March 2027 in the first instance. Interviews are likely to take place on MS Teams near the end of April 2026. (Mat. Leave cover)
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Medical Practitioner with a current license to practise
- Applicants should be in a substantive role in NHS clinical practice
- Applicants, regardless of professional background, must have a track record of professionalism in line with the principles set out in Good Medical Practice and compatible with appointment in a senior clinical educator role
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate the importance of SAS doctors as educators
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel and prioritise tasks accordingly
- Ability to critically appraise and problem solve whilst maintaining objectivity
- Track record of influencing and motivating colleagues, particularly SAS doctors
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting SAS doctor development within own trust and/ or specialty
- Knowledge of key strategic documents relevant to SAS doctor development
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
Desirable
- Current or previous experience as a SAS doctor
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate NHSE WTE London's values and commitment to the values described in the NHS Constitution
- Collaborative leadership style
- Commitment and enthusiasm for supporting SAS doctor development
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Medical Practitioner with a current license to practise
- Applicants should be in a substantive role in NHS clinical practice
- Applicants, regardless of professional background, must have a track record of professionalism in line with the principles set out in Good Medical Practice and compatible with appointment in a senior clinical educator role
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate the importance of SAS doctors as educators
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel and prioritise tasks accordingly
- Ability to critically appraise and problem solve whilst maintaining objectivity
- Track record of influencing and motivating colleagues, particularly SAS doctors
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting SAS doctor development within own trust and/ or specialty
- Knowledge of key strategic documents relevant to SAS doctor development
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
Desirable
- Current or previous experience as a SAS doctor
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate NHSE WTE London's values and commitment to the values described in the NHS Constitution
- Collaborative leadership style
- Commitment and enthusiasm for supporting SAS doctor development
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
