Job Description
Job Title:
Head of Postgraduate School of Pathology
Department: Oxford Deanery
Band:
2PAs (consultant scale) initially on a three year contract
Responsible
To:
Reports to Postgraduate Dean and is professionally accountable to
Warden of the Royal College of Pathologists
Job Summary
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To provide strategic leadership for the development of the Postgraduate
School of Pathology as an organisation that provides and co-ordinates high
quality education and training, leading to fit-for-purpose Pathologists
To implement faculty development, appraisal and assessment within the
Pathology training
To ensure that appropriate monitoring processes are in place in order to
advise Oxford Deanery on the quality of posts and programmes
To maximise the quality of training and education by working in partnership
with other educational bodies including the South Central Strategic Health
Authority, Medical Sciences Division (University of Oxford), local Trusts,
Royal Colleges (and their faculties), MMC and GMC
Key Relationships
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Postgraduate Dean, Oxford Deanery
Associate Deans, Oxford Deanery
Postgraduate Schools Development Manager
Programme Managers & Project Manager Medical Educators - Oxford
Deanery
College Deanery Adviser/ Programme Directors / Specialty Representatives
Relevant Trust personnel including Clinical Tutors, College Tutors,
Educational Supervisors and Postgraduate Education Centre Staff
External organisations including Medical Royal Colleges, GMC and MMC as
appropriate
Key Result Area / Responsibilities
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Overall delivery of the Pathology training programmes, including delivery and
implementation of the curriculum, in accordance with standards set by the
GMC and Royal College
Ensuring appropriate quality assurance and educational governance of
training programmes and learning environments in liaison with the
Postgraduate Dean or deputy
Supporting and contributing to the selection and recruitment processes of
both trainees and educators
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Ensuring that the assessment of trainees across all medical training
programmes are robust and fair
Be responsible for the development and performance of all Programme
Directors in the management of cost effective and high quality training
programmes
Chairing the School Board
Developing and implementing strategy, as agreed by the Board
Responding to GMC requests for information and ensuring that any GMC
recommendations are carried out
Providing an Annual Report to the Postgraduate Dean, evidenced by reports
to the School Board
Attendance at regional and national specialty meetings, as required
Representing the Postgraduate School of Pathology nationally as appropriate
To contribute to effective communication within the Oxford Deanery as well as
with the wider educational network and other stakeholders
In keeping with the overall vision of the SHA, to undertake a multiprofessional approach where appropriate
Note: this alone is not an exhaustive list of roles and responsibilities and new roles
will evolve as the school develops.
Objectives
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Specific objectives for the job holder will be agreed through the process of
individual performance reviews
To promote flexibility, responsiveness and development, the responsibilities
and accountabilities of this post may change as determined by discussion and
agreement between the post-holder and the Postgraduate Dean
Status of the Job Description
The job description is an interpretation of the proposed responsibilities of the post at
the time of writing and does not form part of the contract of employment. The job and
priorities for action will be shaped in discussion between the post holder and his/her
line manager.
Postholders are expected to comply with the host organisation (SCSHA) standing
orders, standing financial instructions, policies, procedures and guidelines
Equal Opportunities
South Central SHA is committed to Equality of Opportunity for all
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Person Specification
Job Title:
Head of Postgraduate School of Pathology
Department: Oxford Deanery
Band:
Consultant Scale
Specification
Essential
Desirable
Professional
Qualifications,
Education & Training
Primary medical qualification
Membership / Fellowship of a Royal
College
Practising Consultant
University Higher Degree
Experience
Experience of educational leadership
and innovation or managing an multiprofessional team
Experience of working with
doctors in training in an
educational context
Knowledge of the organisation of PG
education especially MMC, as well as
recent developments in medical
education
Skills, Abilities and
Knowledge
Demonstrated leadership, ability to
influence and motivate others
A strong sense of vision and prepared to
innovate and willingness to embrace
change
Strong interpersonal communication,
written and presentation skills
Ability to quickly establish professional
credibility
Problem solving and objectivity
Excellent organisational and time
management skills
Awareness of healthcare workforce
issues
Specific Aptitudes and
Abilities
Team player
Problem Solving
Good organisational skills
Professional manner and approach
Positive, optimistic attitude
Strong sense of vision and the ability to
innovate
Personal integrity
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Educational Qualification