Associate Dean

We have an exciting new opportunity for 2 Associate Dean roles in Kent, Surrey and Sussex (KSS). The role of the Associate Dean (AD) in England has evolved over a number of years as a result of changes in healthcare education and training, the implementation of revalidation, the emergence of new workforce solutions and the continuing development of Health Education England (HEE).

The role of the AD helps support the Postgraduate Dean in embracing corporate, statutory and non-statutory functions, aligning with the HEE mandate. The role is focussed firmly upon improving patient and learner safety and experience and ensuring effective educational outcomes.

The Associate Dean (AD) is professionally and managerially accountable to the Postgraduate Dean and their deputies.

This exciting opportunity will suit a highly motivated, creative and suitably experienced clinician who will build excellent working relationships with colleagues across HEE and specifically trusts across the SE.

The post holder must be able to travel to meet the requirements of the role, including limited travel across offices within the region.
- To provide effective clinical leadership, contributing to the strategic development of HEE.
- To work closely with the Postgraduate Dean and deputies to implement the HEE Quality Framework.
- To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training.
- To be an advocate and a positive role model on behalf of HEE, by promoting leadership that inspires, motivates and empowers all staff, and demonstrating the values of the NHS.
- To support development of quality processes which are complementary across the healthcare workforce.
- To support the use of clinical skills training and simulation (where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors.

Health Education England (HEE) oversees the delivery of workforce development and transformation opportunities alongside supporting multi-professional education and training.

With an increase in doctors in training, we have an exciting new opportunity for 2 Associate Dean roles in Kent, Surrey and Sussex (KSS). The role of the Associate Dean (AD) in England has evolved over a number of years as a result of changes in healthcare education and training, the implementation of revalidation, the emergence of new workforce solutions and the continuing development of Health Education England (HEE).

The role of the AD helps support the Postgraduate Dean in embracing corporate, statutory and non-statutory functions, aligning with the HEE mandate. The role is focussed firmly upon improving patient and learner safety and experience and ensuring effective educational outcomes.

The Associate Dean (AD) is professionally and managerially accountable to the Postgraduate Dean and their deputies.

This exciting opportunity will suit a highly motivated, creative and suitably experienced clinician who will build excellent working relationships with colleagues across HEE and specifically trusts across the SE.

Based in any the role will include regional and national travel on occasion and requires a motivated and organised individual who can implement, establish and progress Deanery matters as required by the Postgraduate Dean.

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.

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