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Deputy Head of School (DHoS)
Contract
Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (Secondment only for current NHS employees) (until 31 October 2026)
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Rhan-amser - 1 sesiwn yr wythnos (4 hours)
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990-LON-17886-E
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10 South Colonnade
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23/10/2025 23:59

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Deputy Head of School for Paediatrics London

Deputy Head of School (DHoS)

Our Organisation

The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive – and we all have our part to play.

As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.

As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer which means that every colleague working for our organisation and third-party contractors will earn a real Living Wage.  We are one of over 15,000 organisations, who voluntarily chose to pay the real Living Wage.

Trosolwg o'r swydd

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Deputy Head of School for Paediatrics  London. 

The Deputy Heads of School are responsible for assisting the Head of School in managing the Paediatric Training programme across NHS England (NHSE) London Local Office

The Deputy Heads of School for Paediatric Training programme will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College of Paediatrics, and also guidelines and standards established within London are met. 

The Deputy Heads of School will be expected to assist the Head of School in implementing national and NHS E policies in relation to the education and training of resident doctors within Paediatrics on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.  

They will work with the Postgraduate Dean to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient-centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development. 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The Deputy Head of School will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Paediatrics are met. Responsibilities will include: 

  • To oversee the Specialty’s Regional Training Programme
  • To support compliance with requirements particularly with regard to the supervision and support for trainees and learners. 
  • Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns.
  • To manage the work of Training Programme Director(s) and other clinical faculty to ensure appropriate systems for assessment, rotational management, revalidation, trainee supervision and support and other functions within the School. 
  • To contribute to workforce planning, ensuring clinical engagement with local and national workforce planning processes.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Paediatric training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team. 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

  • Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
  • Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
  • Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
  • Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
  • Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

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

If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement.  You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

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.

Manyleb y person

Behaviours and Values

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • A transformation leadership style
  • A continuing quest for personal and professional development
  • An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care

Skills and Abilities

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
  • Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity.
  • Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
  • Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress.

Experience and Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Understanding of current health, social care, and education policy

Qualifications and Training

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)

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