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Associate Postgraduate Dean for Associate Postgraduate Dean for Anaesthetics, Intensive Care Medicine and Emergency Medicine in the West of Scotland

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NHS Scotland

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • 10d left

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  • You must be a trained doctor in a NHS consultant post, MB ChB qualified, on the GMC registers, with medical education experience, and eligible to work in the UK.
  • You will lead and oversee regional training programs, collaborate with trainees and trainers, and contribute to national educational strategies in anaesthetics and emergency medicine.

Requirements

  • Applications are invited from trained doctors in the Scotland who are in a substantive NHS consultant post. All applicants must confirm prior to interview that their employer would support a Service Level Agreement for this role within their job plan.
  • Applicants must be qualified to MB ChB or equivalent and included in the GMC’s General and Specialist Registers.
  • A broad understanding of the GMC and Scotland Deanery quality frameworks together with practical experience of medical education and training in the NHS is required.
  • You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment. Evidence of this must be produced upon request.

Responsibilities

  • The Associate Postgraduate Dean post is required to provide leadership and oversight of the post with responsibilities for supra-regional and national programmes as well as training programs in the West region of the Scotland Deanery, and to contribute to other operational and strategic work within the wider specialty grouping.
  • The role will involve interaction with trainees, trainers, and external bodies to support and enhance postgraduate education both regionally and nationally across the Scotland Deanery.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Associate Postgraduate Dean position?

The position is for a fixed-term of 3 years in the first instance.

What are the expected working hours for this role?

The role entails 2 Programmed Activities (PAs), which equates to 8 hours per week.

Who is eligible to apply for this position?

Applications are invited from trained doctors in Scotland who are in a substantive NHS consultant post and hold an MB ChB or equivalent, included in the GMC’s General and Specialist Registers.

Is the position available for part-time work or job sharing?

Yes, the role supports flexible working, including remote and hybrid working options within the UK.

What kind of experience is required for applicants?

Applicants must have practical experience of medical education and training in the NHS, along with a broad understanding of the GMC and Scotland Deanery quality frameworks.

Do I need my current employer's permission to apply for this position?

Yes, all applicants must confirm prior to interview that their employer would support a Service Level Agreement for this role within their job plan.

How can I obtain more information about the role before applying?

For informal inquiries, you can contact Professor Adam Hill at Adam.Hill@nhs.scot or Mr. Alastair Murray at Alastair.Murray@nhs.scot.

When is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 23:59hrs on the 20th of May, 2025.

How will interviews for this role be conducted?

Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, and the date is yet to be confirmed.

Is it necessary to have eligibility to work in the UK?

Yes, all applicants must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK, which is required to be maintained throughout the period of employment.

Are applications encouraged from diverse backgrounds?

Yes, the organization actively encourages applicants from a range of backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

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Mission & Purpose

Their mission is to provide healthcare services that are accessible to all residents of Scotland, promoting health and wellbeing while delivering high-quality care. Their purpose encompasses delivering comprehensive healthcare services, from primary care to specialized treatments, with a focus on improving health outcomes and ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all Scottish residents. They also emphasize public health initiatives and disease prevention strategies to enhance the overall health of the population.