Deputy Head of School for Anaesthetics
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | Cambridge, CB21 5XB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | M9990-26-0021 |
Summary
Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners. To support Postgraduate Deans in meeting allNHSEstatutory requirements. To promote equality and diversity across all learning environmentsand for all learners and educators Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement Assistin the developmentof quality processes which arecomplementary across the healthcare workforce. To support the use of clinical skills training,technology enhanced learning (TEL)and simulation (where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors. School Programme Management To oversee School programme management and advise Postgraduate Deans on the following matters: Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainerconcerns; Recruitment to training posts andprogrammes; Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management, careers support, less than full-time training,interdeanerytransfer, academictrainingand other related work-streams. To oversee theSchoolstructure and relevant School meetings within the structure. Educational and Workforce Development To advise and support the Postgraduate Dean in educational and workforce development elements, including: Professional Development of the educational faculty To support compliance with requirements particularlywith regard tothe supervision and support for trainees and learners. Toidentifylearning needs and support provision of educational appraisal, educator development and resource for faculty,traineesand learners. To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across theSchool. Intelligence Support/ provision To ensure local intelligence processes inform quality management processes. To engage with information systems (trainee database, post establishments). You 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. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.