The role of 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) and subsequently the Workforce, Training and Education (WT&E) Directorate of NHS England (NHSE).

Main duties of the job

The roles of the ADs in NHSE East of England (EoE) have been developed to support the NHSE EoE Postgraduate Dean (PGD) in embracing corporate, statutory, and non-statutory functions, aligning with previous HEE mandates and NHSE's priorities. The role is focused on improving patient and learner safety and experience and ensuring effective educational outcomes.

To support the PGD, the ADs will work across healthcare and social care sectors, within a team, to ensure education reflects changing service models, delivering an integrated workforce from diverse professional backgrounds.

The ADs are professionally and managerially accountable to the NHSE EoE PGD.

This role oversees and delivers the procurement strategy for cadaveric training across all specialties in the East of England.

About us

The NHS England board aims to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services, focusing on:

• Improving the health of local populations and reducing inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work.
• Ensuring a well-trained, compassionate healthcare workforce.
• Optimising digital technology, research, and innovation.

For more information, visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Successful applicants will undergo an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR), which gathers essential employment information. You may decline participation during the process.

Job responsibilities

The ADs will work across healthcare and social care sectors, within a team, to ensure education adapts to service model changes, delivering an integrated workforce from various backgrounds.

The ADs are accountable to the NHSE EoE PGD.

This role specifically manages the procurement strategy for cadaveric training in all specialties across the East of England.

See the attached job description for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As above, supporting healthcare and social care sectors to adapt education to service needs, with accountability to the PGD and responsibility for cadaveric training procurement.

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered a secondment, with employer approval required prior to application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Membership/Fellowship of a relevant college, faculty, or professional body
• Participation in educational development courses
• Primary clinical healthcare qualification
• Postgraduate qualification in medical education (e.g., certificate, diploma, or master's)

Experience

• Extensive experience working with learners or trainees in an educational setting
• Leadership and innovation in clinical and educational settings, managing multi-professional teams
• Knowledge of developments involving relevant colleges, professional bodies, and NHS organizations
• Previous leadership in healthcare education
• Understanding of healthcare education funding streams
• Awareness of current health, social care, and education policies

Skills

• Leadership and motivational skills
• Ability to establish credibility with colleagues and stakeholders
• Commitment to personal and team development
• Academic credibility and influence

Behaviours and Values

• Leadership aligned with NHS vision, enhancing patient care through education and training

Salary will be paid in line with sessional Head of School payments.