Director of Medical Education (Postgraduate and Undergraduate

Director of Medical Education (Postgraduate and Undergraduate Main area Consultant / Associate Specialist Grade Dependant upon successful applicant Contract Fixed term: 3 years (4 PAs a week for a 3 year term subject to satisfactory review with the option to extend for a further 3 years) Hours Part time - 4 sessions per week (4 PAs per week) Job ref 331-K0831126 Site Trust Head Quarters Town Kendal Salary £104,401 - £150,569 renumeration for 4 PAs per week Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59 ''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work'' University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability. Job overview The Director of Medical Education (DME) provides strategic leadership, direction and vision for the assurance, management and delivery of postgraduate and undergraduate medical education and training across the organisation. The DME is responsible for ensuring that the organisation provides a high-quality, safe, inclusive and effective learning environment for medical students, doctors and dentists in training, and other learners within the scope of the role. The DME will lead the development and delivery of the organisation's medical education strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities, workforce plans, service development and national education and training requirements. The postholder will work closely with the Chief Medical Officer/Medical Director, Chief Executive, Executive Team, Clinical Directors, Human Resources, Medical Education Team, NHS WTE/Deanery, General Medical Council (GMC), local medical schools, universities, Royal Colleges and other relevant stakeholders. The DME will provide assurance to the Trust Board that medical education is appropriately governed, resourced and delivered, that learners are supported, The role encompasses both postgraduate and undergraduate medical education, recognising the importance of an integrated education, workforce and service agenda Main duties of the job Strategic and Corporate Leadership The DME will: Provide visible, effective and strategic leadership for medical education across the organisation and all relevant sites. Develop, implement and regularly review a comprehensive Medical Education Strategy, aligned with organisational, workforce, clinical and educational priorities. Ensure medical education is fully integrated with the delivery and future development of clinical services, operational plans and strategic priorities. Contribute to the organisation's medical workforce strategy and workforce plans to support the recruitment, development, retention and supply of appropriately trained doctors and dentists. Work with Clinical Leads and Divisional Chief Medical Officers and other senior leaders to ensure consultant and other relevant job plans appropriately recognise responsibilities for teaching, supervision, assessment and educational leadership in accordance with NHS WTE and GMC expectations. Represent the organisation on undergraduate and postgraduate medical education matters locally, regionally and nationally. Working for our organisation We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Person specification Full registration with the GMC. Appointment as a Consultant, SAS, GP or Dentist. Recognised by the GMC as an Educational Supervisor/Trainer. Evidence of continuing professional development. Postgraduate qualification in medical education, leadership, management or a related discipline. Minimum of four years' experience in current appointment. Minimum of two years' experience in a senior educational role, for example Specialty Tutor, Training Programme Director or Departmental Educational Lead. Experience Broad experience in medical education, including training and supervision of doctors, medical students and/or other healthcare professionals. Experience of teaching, training and educational supervision. Experience of assessment and feedback. Experience as an Educational Supervisor, preferably for at least three years. Experience of supporting learners with additional or significant needs. Experience of working with colleagues supporting learners in difficulty. Experience of contributing to quality improvement in education or clinical practice. Experience as a medical appraiser. Experience in educational audit, research, evaluation and/or publication. Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate education. Experience of educational quality assurance visits or external reviews. Leadership and Management Demonstrable leadership or management experience within a formal role or team-based activity. Excellent organisational and leadership skills. Evidence of contribution to service or organisational development. Experience of working strategically across organisational boundaries. Experience of managing or contributing to the management of educational resources and/or budgets. Understanding of the relationship between medical education, workforce planning and service delivery. Experience of line management of medical and non-medical staff. Experience of managing significant budgets. Experience of representing an organisation within national or international education organisations. Previous experience of senior medical education leadership. Teamwork and Collaboration Meet the requirements of the person spec Meet the requirements of the person spec Communication and Interpersonal Skills Meet the requirements of the person spec Meet the requirements of the person spec Teaching and Education Meets the requirements of the person spec Meets the requirements of the person spec Governance, Quality and Regulation Meets the requirements of the person spec Meets the requirements of the person spec Personal Qualities Meets the requirements of the person spec Meets the requirements of the person spec Internal only posts are only open to employees of UHMBT and this does not include employees of OneLSC working in our hospitals. The trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive. The trust operates a No Smoking Policy. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview. We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received. The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert If the post is subject to Disclosure