UHN Director of Medical Education
Job overview
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN) was formed in 2021 from Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital. We employ 11,000 people who deliver high quality services to the population of Northamptonshire and beyond and our combined income is £1 billion.
We are on an exciting journey of transformation and there are a number of roles within the Group Medical Directors Office that have recently been developed to support with the enhance and develop the Medical Leadership across UHN. Our Senior Medical Team will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare at UHN.
Main duties of the job
The Director of Medical Education will provide leadership to further develop and implement strategy and policy to ensure that our colleagues develop the knowledge, skills, and competence to achieve the University Hospital Northamptonshire (UHN) key operational objectives.
The post holder will develop strategic partnerships locally, regionally, and nationally to help achieve these goals. You will be required to provide leadership, strategic direction and vision for the assurance, management and delivery of postgraduate and undergraduate medical education across UHN.
This role is responsible for the quality of the learning environment provided by UHN for all Medical learner. The overall objective is to deliver the highest standards of education, thereby supporting UHN and wider partners to produce a competent, committed, compassionate and courageous workforce across our locality delivering the best healthcare possible.
Please give an indication in your application whether you wish to work any clinical PAs in the Trust and in which specialty, in addition to the 4 PAs for the UHN Director of Medical Education role.
Working for our organisation
**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information regarding this role please see attached candidate pack, job description and person specification
Person specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria- Professional registration with GMC
- Advanced qualification in Education (Masters or equivalent) or experience of working at a similar level
- Evidence of ongoing CPD in Education
- PhD in Education
- Management qualification
Knowledge/Experience
Essential criteria- Significant Experience in a senior leadership role in Education
- Experience in leading cross organisation change programmes, aimed at improving organisational performance
- Proven record of establishing effective partnership working across complex networks with external and internal parties
- Detailed knowledge of the NHS Educational delivery frameworks and experience of strategic working with key stakeholders
- Experience of effective budget management and delivering value for money
- Evidence of the use of quality improvement methodology
Important Information
Applications will be transferred to TRAC system, by completing an application your are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data.
Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
Appointments will be made on merit.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.
If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16.New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £49.50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.
Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.
Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced.Failure to do so may result if your offer being withdrawn.
"Safeguarding is everyone's business. KGH considers Safeguarding a priority amongst its citizen's and a key value for all employed to the service."
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.