Job summaryTo provide leadership and support in respect of the Medical Education, Library & Knowledge services, Simulation & Clinical Skills agendas, assuring quality and developing the services and programmes the trust is commissioned to deliver. Working with educational commissioners to ensure quality and effectiveness of education and training delivery.Main duties of the job Provide strategic direction, highly specialist medical training knowledge, planning and leadership to the Medical Education Faculty. Provide guidance and senior management support to the DME, Foundation Programme Training Directors, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Specialty Leads. Deputise for DME and Associate Director of Education, Culture and Organisational Development as required Interpret and implement national policies and legislation relating to medical training and service level agreements. Communicate complex information to internal and external stakeholders. Provide day to day leadership and management responsibility for development and delivery of a comprehensive Medical Education, Library and Information, Simulation and Clinical Skills and Education Centre service. Represent the Trust and report to external bodies to account for performance and to identify and obtain funding Ensure delivery and evaluation of professional teaching activity, training programmes and resident doctors induction to meet relevant curricula and national guidelines.About usHomerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.DetailsDate posted16 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8cSalary
88,250 to 100,355 a year
We would accept applicants on an underfill at 8b
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number293-CSEP-0738Job locationsHomerton Hospital and any other siteHomerton RowLondonE9 6SRUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.**Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date due to the high volume of applications received.**
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.**Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date due to the high volume of applications received.**Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
EssentialDegreeMasters in relevant field or equivalent experienceDesirableTeaching Qualification or relevant experience
Experience
EssentialSenior level experience in Medical Education or Medical StaffingPrevious experience in delivering education on a large scale
Skills/Abilities
EssentialAbility to effectively manage a budgetAbility to interact well with internal and external stakeholders at all grades of seniority with diplomacy, persuasion and tactDemonstrate leadership qualitiesDemonstrate commitment & enthusiasm to the provision of quality and innovative educationDesirableTeaching skills in informal and formal situations.
Knowledge
EssentialKnowledge/understanding of confidentiality issuesKnowledge and understanding of health care needs in a multicultural society.Ability to discuss knowledgeably current and proposed developments in education and healthcare
Other Requirements
EssentialUnderstanding and demonstration of the Trust ValuesCommitment to the principle of equal opportunities for all.Highly computer literate
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
EssentialDegreeMasters in relevant field or equivalent experienceDesirableTeaching Qualification or relevant experience
Experience
EssentialSenior level experience in Medical Education or Medical StaffingPrevious experience in delivering education on a large scale
Skills/Abilities
EssentialAbility to effectively manage a budgetAbility to interact well with internal and external stakeholders at all grades of seniority with diplomacy, persuasion and tactDemonstrate leadership qualitiesDemonstrate commitment & enthusiasm to the provision of quality and innovative educationDesirableTeaching skills in informal and formal situations.
Knowledge
EssentialKnowledge/understanding of confidentiality issuesKnowledge and understanding of health care needs in a multicultural society.Ability to discuss knowledgeably current and proposed developments in education and healthcare
Other Requirements
EssentialUnderstanding and demonstration of the Trust ValuesCommitment to the principle of equal opportunities for all.Highly computer literateDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameHomerton Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressHomerton Hospital and any other siteHomerton RowLondonE9 6SRUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameHomerton Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressHomerton Hospital and any other siteHomerton RowLondonE9 6SRUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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