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Deputy Director of Medical Education (Undergraduate)
OxfordSource: WhatJobs
£70,000–£90,000
The Deputy Director of Medical Education (Undergraduate) (DDME) is responsible for maintaining and developing high quality Undergraduate medical education and training within OUH., The postholder is responsible for · Development of a local strategy for undergraduate medical education and responsible for education provision, quality control and improvement; · Full integration of undergraduate medical education with the delivery and future requirements of the service both operationally and strategically The DDME will work closely with both Director of Medical Education and Deputy Director of Medical Education (Postgraduate) in ensuring the delivery of undergraduate medical education to meet the standards of regulatory bodies and requirements of the Education Funding Agreement and PA students., · Overall responsibility for the direction of Undergraduate Medical Education at OUH. · Act as the link person between the Medical School/Universities and the Trust · Work with Undergraduate Education and Placement Leads and Consultants within OUH to ensure the quality and delivery of Undergraduate Medical Education · Lead on recruitment of placement leads and education teaching fellows as required, · Facilitate peer support including chairing of formal quarterly meetings and carry out role appraisals of UG Placement leads, reviewing performance accordingly. · Attend Medical Education committees · Develop and deliver Trust Induction for new students including welcome and on-boarding · Organise and support student assistantships · Coordination and delivery of mock OSCES · Oversee pastoral care for students whilst on placement in the Trust · Organise and support Education Teaching Fellows · Be responsible for the quality management of undergraduate medical education activity to include:
+ review of regular placement feedback, + communication and coordination with placement leads + monitoring of quality improvement actions where required + response to incidents / concerns raised which involve medical/PA students and act upon feedback where necessary following Trust policy and procedure if applicable. · Have a clear understanding of financial arrangements and contractual relationships between medical schools/Universities and OUH as Local Education Provider · To monitor and oversee the Medical Education Undergraduate Tariff and tariff for PA students in collaboration with Corporate finance. · Work closely with the Director of Medical Education, and the wider Education Directorate team Student feedback · Ensure action plans are developed and delivered as appropriate · Prepare students for surveys and encourage their participation · Analyse and inform specialities of the details of their performance Student Support · Report the involvement of students in Serious Incidents and Complaints · Support all students in need of additional support , in collaboration with their medical school/university, communicating in confidence appropriately with interested parties.
Practising OUH consultant (including honorary OUH contract) or SAS Doctors
Experience in developing and delivering educational programmes
Formal training in supervision and facilitation skills
Experience of teaching formally and informally
Experience of teaching in a multi-professional setting
Leadership role in education
Is a GMC Recognised Trainer, Evidence of theoretical and practical skills in Medical Education
Demonstrates skills in leading and developing staff
Understanding of relevant Human Resources legislation and policies and their application
Demonstrates commitment to multi-disciplinary working
Able to work across organisational and professional boundaries
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
Problem-solving approach, Understanding of the NHS and Trust agenda for the development of medical education
Understanding of the Trust agenda on quality and safety and the contribution made by medical education
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence., Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel. In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
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