KSS Head of School

Head of School for Ophthalmology (KSS) – 1 PA VacancyRead on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Head of School for Ophthalmology for KSS.This is a 1 PA Head of School vacancy.The role of Head of School is to work with and support the NHSE Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHSE mandate.In addition, to work across the SE to explore and develop a SE School of Ophthalmology in conjunction with the TV and Wessex teams.Main duties of the jobTo support the Postgraduate Dean, Heads of Schools work across the spectrum of health and where relevant, social care, within the context of a team, so that the provision of education reflects changing service models. This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum of professional and other backgrounds.The Head of School will be expected to meet the challenges of leading the School and Education Providers to deliver the changing curricular in an evolving service landscape.Although the main role is to lead and develop the KSS Postgraduate School of Ophthalmology, all senior clinicians within NHSE may have wider roles and projects as agreed with the Postgraduate Dean.About usOur work supports the NHS to deliver high quality services for patients and best value for taxpayers.Our staff bring expertise across hundreds of specialisms – including clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial – 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 inequalitiesMaking the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potentialWorking collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate careOptimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovationEarlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, leading to full integration. The aim is to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and eliminates 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 recruitment process.Job responsibilitiesTo oversee School programme management and advise Postgraduate Deans on the following matters:Specialty‑specific matters and trainee/trainer concernsRecruitment to training posts and programmesTo use our educational resources to support learners within programmes to achieve their full potentialPostgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations (to ensure Code of Practice compliance), support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management, careers support, less than full‑time training, inter‑deanery transfer, academic training and other related work‑streamsTo oversee the School structure and relevant School meetings within the structureYou 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.SecondmentsApplicants 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 SpecificationSkills and AbilitiesDemonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate othersA strong sense of vision and an ability to innovatePolitically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertaintyAbility to problem solve and maintain objectivityStrong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skillsExcellent organisational and time management skillsCommitted to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progressAbility to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholdersAbility to rapidly establish academic credibilityEmployment / ExperienceWorking with learners or doctors in training in educational contextExperience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi professional teamDemonstrable track record of delivery of service and educationUnderstanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges / Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisationsUnderstanding of the workforce transformation agendaTrained and experienced in recruitment, selection and E&D in the last 3 yearsActive involvement in and up to date with appraisal processKnowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes including understanding workforce mattersApplicants who are doctors require a licence to practicePrevious or current appointment as leader in healthcare educationAwareness of funding streams for healthcare educationUnderstanding of current health and social care and education policyQualificationsFellowship of College /Faculty, professional association and/or bodyAttendance at courses aimed to support educational developmentQualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical EducationDepending on experience. xpwpeyx In line with HoS sessional payments.#J-18808-Ljbffr