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Job summary
Within NHS England, South East Region, the Wessex Local Office is responsible for the planning, development, education and training of the future and current healthcare and public health workforce across Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight.
An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant with a strong interest in medical education and training to be the Deputy Head of School for Medicine and Pathology.
Applications are invited from current STC members, or from those within the specialty who can demonstrate relevant interest in education and training.
The Deputy Head of School is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School for Medicine and Pathology.
For more information regarding the post please refer to the attached Job Description with enclosed Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Head of School will focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future within the School of Medicine and Pathology.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant, currently working within the Wessex region, with a thorough understanding of Medicine and Pathology 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.
About us
NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.
Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.
In March 2025,the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.
If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.
We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.
Details
Date posted
08 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
Depending on experience In line with HoS sessional payments
Contract
Secondment
Duration
3 years
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
990-SW-EC5311-E
Job locations
Explorer
Southampton
SO16 0AS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Deputy Head of School will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Medicine are met.
The Deputy Head of School will be expected to meet the challenges of leading the School and Education Providers to deliver the changing curricula in an evolving service landscape.
The fixed level of funding contribution for this role is £2,500 per annum, as an Educational Management Contribution (EMC). 0.25 EMC has been allocated for this role. The number of EMCs indicatively equates to the number of PAs for job planning; however, the level of funding for EMCs is fixed and may not equate to your individual personal salary with your employer in relation to your planned activities.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Deputy Head of School will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Medicine are met.
The Deputy Head of School will be expected to meet the challenges of leading the School and Education Providers to deliver the changing curricula in an evolving service landscape.
The fixed level of funding contribution for this role is £2,500 per annum, as an Educational Management Contribution (EMC). 0.25 EMC has been allocated for this role. The number of EMCs indicatively equates to the number of PAs for job planning; however, the level of funding for EMCs is fixed and may not equate to your individual personal salary with your employer in relation to your planned activities.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification
- Fellowship of College/Faculty: professional association and/or body
Desirable
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
Employment/Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
- Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodes related to NHS
- Applicants who are doctors require a licence to practise
Desirable
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Desirable
- Demonstrable Leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification
- Fellowship of College/Faculty: professional association and/or body
Desirable
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
Employment/Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
- Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodes related to NHS
- Applicants who are doctors require a licence to practise
Desirable
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Desirable
- Demonstrable Leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
Explorer
Southampton
SO16 0AS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
Explorer
Southampton
SO16 0AS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)