Head of Postgraduate Medicine

2 months ago


Ormskirk, Lancashire, United Kingdom Edge Hill University Full time

About the Role Edge Hill University wishes to appoint an exceptional individual to the post of Head of Postgraduate Medicine within the Edge Hill University Medical School. The postholder will be responsible for all current postgraduate programmes within Edge Hill University Medical School and will drive forward further development of postgraduate provision. This is a key strategic leadership role within the Edge Hill University Medical School.

The Head of Postgraduate Medicine will be responsible for all current postgraduate programmes which sit within Edge Hill Medical School. They will drive forward further development of postgraduate provision. They will be responsible for all aspects of the development, delivery, and quality assurance of these programmes. They will also be expected to support the Director of the Medical School to achieve strategic aims, support staff and grow provision across the school, this includes collaborating with and contributing to undergraduate programmes within the Medical School. Liaison with professional bodies and external organisations will be a key part of the role. The post holder will promote, develop, and support research and ensure research informed teaching and curriculum design.

We will consider applications for a purely academic appointment from candidates with extensive relevant experience and an outstanding track record of strategic leadership in medical education. For clinical academic appointments, this will be a joint appointment, in tandem with clinical duties, between the University and a clinical employer. In line with Follett principles or another similar model, it is anticipated that clinical and academic PAs will be combined as part of a jointly agreed job description / annualised job plan. In such circumstances, any offer of appointment will be dependent on the ability to arrange an appropriate joint clinical academic contract.

The post provides an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the Edge Hill University Medical School at an exciting time in its development.

A Professorial title may be awarded to those who meet the appropriate Edge Hill University criteria.

The post provides an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the Edge Hill University Medical School at an exciting time in its development.

About You

You will be an inspirational individual with an academic and clinical background in postgraduate medical education, demonstrating the talent to lead forward the postgraduate portfolio. You will have extensive experience of operational, strategic, and professional management and leadership. You will have a demonstrated the ability to successfully lead change in a complex environment. You will have an extensive knowledge of postgraduate medical education and of the external drivers and considerations.

You will be highly collaborative with enhanced negotiation skills required to manage complex issues. This role will require you to have excellent strategic leadership skills, including highly effective communication and people skills with excellent emotional intelligence.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

We want you to feel happy when you come to work and proud when you go home.

From the moment you join us you have the opportunity to enhance your skills. We offer various routes for progression, a range of specialist development sessions and academic development opportunities along with an award winning and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing programme (HR Excellence Awards This means you will receive a full academic induction, be enrolled if appropriate on our PGCTHE, benefit from the Edge Hill University CPD scheme (UKPSF) and our annual University Learning and Teaching Day all to support your professional development. We offer an employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resources as well as a staff benefits scheme which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more..

You may also benefit from joining one of our free evening foreign language classes.

This is just a taste of what we are able to offer you at Edge Hill University.

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we've been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you've ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn't about how much you take in. It's about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is "A great success story... an institution that improves and impresses year after year

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