Job overview

Please note that the application will be appointed on either the GP Educator Scale GP06 (Trac ID: 7223249) or Consultant Scale (Trac ID: 7206386). Applicants are only required to submit one application depending on contract type.

The Deputy Foundation School Director (FSD) plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running and success of the Foundation School, particularly in maintaining high standards for the education and support of trainees. This role requires a strong leadership capacity, the ability to manage and support teams, and a deep understanding of both the educational and pastoral needs of foundation doctors.          

The Deputy FSD will help to develop the strategic direction and quality management of the Foundation school and support in the delivery of a wide range of functions relating to Foundation training in Wales.

The Deputy FSD is a key member of the foundation school and is accountable to the FSD and the Postgraduate Dean. Supported by a Foundation School Manager (FSM) and appropriate administrative staff, the Deputy FSD will lead the trainee progression workstream within the Foundation School and will be responsible for the day-to-day management of foundation doctors in training, including pastoral and educational support.

The Deputy FSD will be required to deputise for the FSD, as necessary, taking on leadership and decision-making duties in their absence. 

Interview date:  Monday 30^th June

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Foundation School Director will:

·        Advise and assist the Director on all matters relating to Foundation training.

·        Lead on the trainee progression workstream providing pastoral and educational support to Foundation Doctors and Foundation Programme Directors.

·        Work closely with the manager for trainee progression to implement and review processes to manage Foundation Doctors who are: working Less than full time (LTFT), out of sync, or have been absent from training.

Oversee the Annual Review of Competency Progression (ARCP) 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?