Deputy Medical Education Manager/Foundation Programme Manager
Band 6
Main area: Corporate Grade Band 6 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, Flexible working, Compressed hours (37.5 hours per week) Job ref: 434-C6850984 Site: Stoke Mandeville Hospital Town: Aylesbury Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 16/01/2025 23:59 Be part of our BHT family Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area. We care for over half a million patients every year: Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs. More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us. We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family-friendly, inclusive employer. If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact
bht.recruitment@nhs.net
or phone 01494 734868. We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family. Job overview
Working with the Medical Education Lead (MEL) and the Director of Medical Education (DME) to ensure the Trust meets its contractual requirements and maintains a supportive learning environment for undergraduate students and postgraduate resident doctors. Responsible for the overall co-ordination of the foundation programmes and deputising for the MEL; ensuring the effective delivery of medical education and training and related requirements to the highest quality and in line with the requirements of the Trust, NHSE TV, GMC, the Commissioners and the Royal Medical Colleges. To set up, where applicable, and maintain effective and efficient systems and processes; ensuring the Site complies with the Educational/Corporate Governance frameworks for both the Trust and the external bodies. The post holder must have significant experience in education management, be IT-proficient, self-directed, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication skills, aligned with the Trust’s CARE values, are crucial for managing relationships effectively. Main duties of the job
Arrange school visits in liaison with the Dean, Foundation School, and Royal Colleges. Organise and manage the cross-Deanery core teaching programme for the Foundation Programme, including booking speakers, rooms, and equipment. Arrange the annual induction for the new intake of FY1 doctors. Work closely with rota teams to arrange placements as needed. Organise and assist with half-yearly Interim Training Reviews (ITRs), collecting and collating feedback as necessary. Arrange ARCPs (Annual Review of Competence Progression) and participate as a Panel Member in accordance with current protocols. Provide line management for Bands 2/3 administrative staff at the education centres, including supervision, quality and performance monitoring, appraisals, training, personal development, and addressing disciplinary matters. Assist with the recruitment, selection, and induction of administrative staff. Support the Medical Education Lead (MEL) in staff supervision and performance management, taking responsibility during their absence. Assist with the management of the delegated medical education budget, ensuring all expenditure complies with Trust standing financial regulations. Work closely with the MEL and Director of Medical Education (DME) to ensure compliance with local and national policies related to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education programmes. What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact
Pam.Daley@nhs.net
(our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application. We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on
bht.recruitment@nhs.net
quoting the vacancy reference number. Person specification
Education, Qualifications, Training
Postgraduate diploma level acquired through degree and professional qualification or equivalent level of training experience in medical education Experience
Experience in Postgraduate or Undergraduate education Prior experience of staff management including recruitment and retention Analytical with the ability to present findings as necessary Budgetary management experience Experience of a busy pressurised environment and achieving results Project Management Experience Skills, Ability and knowledge
Computer literate – Word, Excel and PowerPoint Excellent verbal and written communication Organisational Skills with the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines Strong interpersonal skills with tact and diplomacy with confidence to communicate at all levels throughout the Trust Ability to adapt and problem solve using own initiative Confidence and ability to use audio visual and video conferencing equipment Special Circumstances
Flexible approach to work and willingness to assist other members of the team when required Attention to detail with any work undertaken to ensure quality and accuracy Ability to travel to other sites within Trust Confidence and ability to use audio visual and video conferencing equipment PPE requirements:
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures. COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations
remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended. If you are successful
at interview, we will require you to complete a Covid-19 risk assessment document. Application deadline:
This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the closing date. Contacting you:
We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly. Application information:
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Shortlisting:
The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into. Travel expenses:
It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed. Smoking:
All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited. Employer certification / accreditation badges #J-18808-Ljbffr
Band 6
Main area: Corporate Grade Band 6 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, Flexible working, Compressed hours (37.5 hours per week) Job ref: 434-C6850984 Site: Stoke Mandeville Hospital Town: Aylesbury Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 16/01/2025 23:59 Be part of our BHT family Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area. We care for over half a million patients every year: Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs. More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us. We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family-friendly, inclusive employer. If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact
bht.recruitment@nhs.net
or phone 01494 734868. We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family. Job overview
Working with the Medical Education Lead (MEL) and the Director of Medical Education (DME) to ensure the Trust meets its contractual requirements and maintains a supportive learning environment for undergraduate students and postgraduate resident doctors. Responsible for the overall co-ordination of the foundation programmes and deputising for the MEL; ensuring the effective delivery of medical education and training and related requirements to the highest quality and in line with the requirements of the Trust, NHSE TV, GMC, the Commissioners and the Royal Medical Colleges. To set up, where applicable, and maintain effective and efficient systems and processes; ensuring the Site complies with the Educational/Corporate Governance frameworks for both the Trust and the external bodies. The post holder must have significant experience in education management, be IT-proficient, self-directed, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication skills, aligned with the Trust’s CARE values, are crucial for managing relationships effectively. Main duties of the job
Arrange school visits in liaison with the Dean, Foundation School, and Royal Colleges. Organise and manage the cross-Deanery core teaching programme for the Foundation Programme, including booking speakers, rooms, and equipment. Arrange the annual induction for the new intake of FY1 doctors. Work closely with rota teams to arrange placements as needed. Organise and assist with half-yearly Interim Training Reviews (ITRs), collecting and collating feedback as necessary. Arrange ARCPs (Annual Review of Competence Progression) and participate as a Panel Member in accordance with current protocols. Provide line management for Bands 2/3 administrative staff at the education centres, including supervision, quality and performance monitoring, appraisals, training, personal development, and addressing disciplinary matters. Assist with the recruitment, selection, and induction of administrative staff. Support the Medical Education Lead (MEL) in staff supervision and performance management, taking responsibility during their absence. Assist with the management of the delegated medical education budget, ensuring all expenditure complies with Trust standing financial regulations. Work closely with the MEL and Director of Medical Education (DME) to ensure compliance with local and national policies related to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education programmes. What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact
Pam.Daley@nhs.net
(our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application. We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on
bht.recruitment@nhs.net
quoting the vacancy reference number. Person specification
Education, Qualifications, Training
Postgraduate diploma level acquired through degree and professional qualification or equivalent level of training experience in medical education Experience
Experience in Postgraduate or Undergraduate education Prior experience of staff management including recruitment and retention Analytical with the ability to present findings as necessary Budgetary management experience Experience of a busy pressurised environment and achieving results Project Management Experience Skills, Ability and knowledge
Computer literate – Word, Excel and PowerPoint Excellent verbal and written communication Organisational Skills with the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines Strong interpersonal skills with tact and diplomacy with confidence to communicate at all levels throughout the Trust Ability to adapt and problem solve using own initiative Confidence and ability to use audio visual and video conferencing equipment Special Circumstances
Flexible approach to work and willingness to assist other members of the team when required Attention to detail with any work undertaken to ensure quality and accuracy Ability to travel to other sites within Trust Confidence and ability to use audio visual and video conferencing equipment PPE requirements:
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures. COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations
remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended. If you are successful
at interview, we will require you to complete a Covid-19 risk assessment document. Application deadline:
This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the closing date. Contacting you:
We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly. Application information:
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Shortlisting:
The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into. Travel expenses:
It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed. Smoking:
All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited. Employer certification / accreditation badges #J-18808-Ljbffr
