Academic Training Programme Director - OUCAGS

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Academic Training Programme Director - OUCAGS
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Secondment: 3 years
Hours
Part time - 2 hours per week (0.5EMC)
Job ref
990-S-SE-3b-22573
Employer
NHS England
Employer type
NHS
Site
4150 Chancellor Court
Town
Oxford
Salary
To be funded by the Education Contract
Closing
29/04/2024 23:59
Academic Training Programme Director - OUCAGSNHS Medical & Dental: ConsultantJob overviewOxford University Clinical Academic Graduate School (OUCAGS) is also the Academic School of NHS England Thames Valley (NHSE-TV, or the ‘Oxford Deanery’). It was established in 2009 as a partnership between Oxford University, Oxford Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education (PGMDE) Deanery, NHS Education South Central and the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals Trust to integrate clinical and academic training on the new Integrated Academic Training pathway that was emerging. Since this time, many clinical academic doctors have benefitted from the integrated approach taken in Oxford and the Thames Valley training programmes despite the considerable changes to the organisations involved.Main duties of the jobSummary of RoleThe Academic Training Programme Director (ATPD) post offers an important, varied and rewarding role within OUCAGS (www.oucags.ox.ac.uk ) and is vital in helping to select, support, develop and mentor academic traineesWe anticipate appointing two individuals to join our existing team. Each individual would work an average of 0.5 EMC (2hrs) weekly.Applications are particularly encouraged from those in craft specialties and those with an interest in community medicine.Each ATPD will act as a named mentor to Academic Clinical Fellows (ACFs) and Clinical Lecturers (CLs) from a number of specialties and the ATPD will work with at least one of the following specialties / specialty groups depending on expertise and preference:General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology;General Practice, Public Health, and smaller specialties who may have ACF/CLs in the future;Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, and Intensive Care Medicine;Haematology, Immunology and Histopathology;Internal Medical Training (IMT);Medical and other higher specialty training programmes such as Cardiology, Dermatology, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Clinical & Medical Oncology, Neurology and Respiratory MedicineWorking for our organisationIn April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.The new 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 agreat 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 careOptimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe post-holders will work closely with, and be accountable to, the Head of School, Deputy Head of School and Postgraduate Dean. As for all NHSE-TV officers, the post holder will be required to adhere to the processes under which NHSE-TV operates and fulfil NHSE-TV requirements. OUCAGS has a small administrative team which supports the School and the ATPD activities.Appraisal and reappointmentThe post holder will have an annual appraisal with the Head of School. The appointment will be for a period of 3 years in the first instance, with the possibility of a 2-year extension before re-application.Training will be offered in aspects of the role with which the appointee is not familiar.Person specificationBehaviours and ValuesInterest and enthusiasm for optimising the development of trainee clinical academics across primary and secondary careA collaborative transformation leadership styleApproachable, sensitive, tolerant, and able to accept criticism.Skills and AbilitiesEvidence of ability to work with other consultants and clinical academicsPolitically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertaintyAbility to problem solve and maintain objectivityEvidence of supporting trainers and traineesEvidence of successful deliver of training strategy /programmesEvidence of working with other specailities and professionsExperience and KnowledgeExperience of clinical and educational leadership and innovationDemonstrable track record of delivery in service and eduationunderstanding of developments involving the relevant colleges/faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodiesKnowledge of current management structures in medical education and awareness of recent/forthcoming changes in the delivery of medical education, nationally and locallyQualifications and TrainingGMC Full RegistrationEither consultant (including honorary/locum consultant) with a minimum of a 2 PA clinical appointment or: qualified GP with both clinical practice and academic sessions (in either case expecting to be in Oxford/Thames Valley for a least 3 years post appointmentResearch active with evidence of recent relevant research and publicationsHigher Degree MD PHD/DPhilProven organisational abilityExperience as an Educational Supervisor or in a senior clinical management role (e.g. lead clinician for a specialityMinimum of 2 years experience as a Consultant/GPExperience supervising graduate studentsWe are committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from discrimination. We support the values and pledges of the NHS Constitution.We are committed to being a diverse and an inclusive employer and will build a culture where all employees are valued, respected and acknowledged. We strive to ensure that no individual receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, colour, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, transgender status, HIV status, social background, trade union membership or non-membership and is placed at a disadvantage by requirements or conditions that cannot be shown to be justifiable.We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently.Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.Candidates are reminded that, if you are applying on a secondment basis, you must have agreement with your current manager that if successful you will be released for the period of the secondment.Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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