Job summary
Employer heading
GP Associate Dean (Gwent & South Powys Scheme)
GP Educator (GP04)
Job overview
GP ASSOCIATE DEAN (GWENT & SOUTH POWYS) HEALTH BOARD
PAY SCALE - GP EDUCATOR (GP04)
LOCATION - Ty Dysgu, Nantgarw
SESSIONS - 4 PER WEEK (2 days per week)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a GP Associate Dean within the Powys Aneurin Bevan Health Board GP Training Scheme of Health Education & Improvement Wales (HEIW)
The role of GP Associate Dean is to work with and support the Deputy Director for GP Training in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions relating to GP Training in Wales.
The GP Associate Dean is professionally accountable to the Deputy Director of GP Education and is responsible for supporting the management of GP Training in the area. Responsibilities include providing advice and guidance to GP Programme Directors on aspects of GP training; dealing with problems relating to trainees or trainers and participating in a range of quality management activities.
Main duties of the job
To advise and assist the GP Director and Deputy Director on matters relating to general practice education.
To support the management of GP Specialty Training in the area including:
Providing advice and guidance to GP Programme Directors on matters relating to GP Specialty Training.
Assisting in planning and implementation activities related to recruitment to GP Specialty Training in Wales.
Dealing with problems relating to individual trainers and trainees within the area in consultation with the GP Programme Director(s) and in accordance with Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) guidelines.
Chairing a proportion of ARCP Panels and chair feedback meetings with trainees who receive adverse ARCP outcomes.
Undertaking practice approval and reapproval visits in accordance with the agreed format producing reports of each visit.
Undertaking the review of annual questionnaires submitted as part of various quality assurance processes including the Training Reaccreditation Process (TRAP) gathering further information where issues are raised.
Undertaking targeted visits to GP approved hospital posts and training practices in the area (occasionally visiting training environments outside their area) in line with the Quality Unit’s Targeted Process.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is the strategic workforce body for NHS Wales with statutory functions that include education and training, workforce planning, workforce development and transformation, leadership and succession planning, and careers. Our purpose is to develop a workforce that delivers excellent care to patients/service users and excellent population health. We are a Special Health Authority working closely with our partners; Social Care Wales, education providers, professional and regulatory bodies and Welsh Government.
HEIW’s is committed to developing an internal culture of choice. Our Values reflect our thoughts, feelings and beliefs in how we will, and will not, behave and treat others:
- Respect for All in every contact we have with others,
- Ideas that Improve: Harnessing creativity and continuously innovating, evaluating and improving,
- Together as a Team: Working with colleagues across NHS Wales and with partner organisations.
HEIW received the HPMA Award for Employee Engagement in 2019.
What you can expect:
- a corporate induction and 90 day Welcome itinerary,
- compassionate leadership,
- a meaningful values based performance appraisal process,
- the opportunity to impact upon health and social care services and the lives and wellbeing of the people of Wales.
Many of our colleagues and stakeholders have commented on the buzz and atmosphere we create by working together as “One HEIW Team”. Do you want to join that team?
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) or higher degree of equivalent status.
- Inclusion on the Medical Performers List.
- Full GMC Registration
- Knowledge of NHS systems and structures
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of educational theory and practice.
- Research record.
- GP Trainer.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven organisational skills and evidence of effective workload management.
- Experience of programme planning and management of educational programmes in primary care.
- Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care
Desirable criteria
- Sufficient experience working in primary health care.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Evidence of good working relationships with professional colleagues
- Proven leadership skills.
- Good IT skills.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential criteria
- Commitment to GP Training
Other
Essential criteria
- Willingness and motivation to attend GP training related meetings and other activities elsewhere in Wales and the UK. Ability to travel
- Agreement from GP Partners or GP employer to undertake the Associate Dean role.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Alistair Bennett
- Job title
- Deputy Director (Head of School - GP Training)
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
GP Training
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