Taunton - GP Associate Dean
Our Organisation
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Job overview
The Patch Associate GP Dean will assist and work with the Primary Care Dean and the Heads of School for General Practice to ensure the delivery of safe and compassionate care to patients through the delivery of high-quality GP specialty training.
The postholder will have local responsibility for the co-ordination, provision and management of postgraduate general practice training activities within the Somerset GP training programme.
The role may expand to cover other localities in Somerset in the future and may also involve some wider regional work.
This role is for 4 sessions/ 16 hours per week, and will involve overseeing placement and recruitment issues, including developing wider placements and capacity, expansion and ITPs in your patch.
It includes formulating strategy, managing and overseeing local education budgets and leadership activities within the School of Primary Care as well as line management of TPDs.
This role will also include important work with our Educational and Clinical Supervisors to support and help them provide good quality supervision and education for trainees.
In addition, the postholder will have responsibilities with respect to the wider primary care workforce, supporting the development of the Primary Care workforce in Somerset through the promotion of multi-professional education, recruitment and retention initiatives and in supporting at system level these activities.
Main duties of the job
As an Associate Dean you will be part of the extended Senior GP educator team and will also be expected to be part of the approval process for Trainers and Practices within the Southwest and supporting delivery of both central and local ARCP panels.
You will work closely with the Head of Schools other Associate Deans, Training Programme Directors, Patch administrators/managers and Directors of Medical Education and the Primary Care Dean.
It will involve delivery and oversight of projects and workstreams to support doctors in training and educators, including induction, one-to-one support, small group work, and being an escalation point for both educators and DiTs.
Working for our organisation
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.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Person specification
Behaviours and Values
Essential criteria- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Commitment and enthusiasm for facilitating general practice and primary care education
- Strong sense of vision, leadership and ability to innovate
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Strong interpersonal, communication written and presentation skills
- Ability to critically appraise and problem solve whilst maintaining objectivity
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
- Ability to support others (pastoral skills) and to help others develop and progress
- Proven negotiation and influencing skills
- Proven organisational and time management skills
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Considerable experience of working with learners and doctors in training in an educational context
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including across multi-professional teams
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
- Experience of providing support to doctors with performance quality issues
- Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
- Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
- Good working knowledge of the NHS including its structures and processes
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria- Medical practitioner registered with the GMC with a current license to practice
- Evidence of professional development as an educator/leader
- Higher educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate or Masters in medical education
Our commitments to you
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes.We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered. We’re passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow and excel, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that. We welcome your talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
We have policies and procedures to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro-divergent.
We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK under the Skilled Worker route are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
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