Medical Education Manager

Job summaryIn conjunction with the Director of Medical Education (DME) and Director of Undergraduate Medical Education (DUME), lead the delivery of the medical education work programme, including the training, delivery and finance of:Undergraduate medical student and physician associate student placementsPostgraduate medical training programmes Foundation & Specialty TrainingRota compliance of Resident Medical Staff and Exception reportingQualified physician associatesSAS doctorsTraining of TrainersMain duties of the jobTo be
responsible for the interpretation and implementation of national policies
and current legislation relating to medical training and service level
agreements, ensuring the operational delivery and standards are met within the
Medical Education team.To
influence and lead on the strategic development of Postgraduate and
Undergraduate medical education, supporting the Director of Medical Education
(DME), Director of Undergraduate medical education (DUME), Foundation Programme
Tutors and College Tutors.To
influence and lead on the strategic development of Undergraduate medical
education, supporting the DUME, clinical education manager,
clinical educators and year Leads.To
provide specialist knowledge, advice and guidance on postgraduate and
undergraduate medical education related matters for all medical staff and
managers in the Trust.About usIf you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.Over reliance on
AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of
success.For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.DetailsDate posted09 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
57,528 to 64,750 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference numberC -RP-N44-1Job locationsDarlington Memorial Hospital NHS TrustHollyhurst RoadDarlingtonCounty DurhamDL3 6HXUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesLead
the implementation of strategic objectives within the medical
education strategy along with the clinical tutor team.Working
with Tutors across care groups, support the delivery of medical
education and the quality of training placements.Support
nursing and allied health professional teams in completing the multi
professional self-assessment report (SAR) and quality improvement
plan (QIP)In
collaboration with the Director of Medical Education and Director of
Undergraduate Medical Education, facilitate the business planning process for
the Medical Education Department and the SIM Centre within the Trust,
ensuring that priorities for the forthcoming year are identified and that
formal discussions with tutors and directors are linked to Education and
Training Contracts in association with the needs of service delivery
within the Trust.Work
directly with the Clinical Tutor Team, as part of the Medical Education
Strategy, leading on educational appraisal of consultant trainers, working with
Tutors across Care Groups, to support the delivery of medical education and the
quality of training placements.Supporting the job planning process
to ensure that training is recognised in job plans and delivered
across the Trust.Represent the
DME and DUME as appropriate, both internally and externally
across the Trust, on all matters linked to medical educationLead
on safeguarding issues with junior medical staff, linked to patient
safety, trainee revalidation, teaching and
training, analysing data as appropriate and instigating
training as appropriate to support clinical practice and safe
patient care.Contribute
to the Trust Workforce & OD Plan on behalf of medical education ensuring
that the needs of all medical students, trainee doctors and their trainers are
included with particular reference to essential training for
Foundation Doctors and specialty trainees.To
give advice and assistance to resident doctors, consultants, NHS
England and other Trusts with regard to queries and questions about
training posts, career advice, mandatory training courses, education issues,
local induction, study leave, financial support for teaching and educational
supervision and supporting clinical areas.Manage
the budgets for Medical Education and the Sim Centre.Responsible for line management of staff within
Medical Education and SIM Centre including:o
Appraisal, training and
professional developmento
One
to one support and performance management issueso
Absence
management in accordance with Trust policyo
Recruitment
and selection of staffo
Disciplinary and
Resolution issueso
Performance
management issueso
Allocation
of worko
Authorisation
of expenseso
Manage additional staff
resources as required as part of cross team projectsDesign, deliver and lead/present specific
training events for own staff and staff within other departments. Escalate
such issues due to complexity, lack of progress or where support
is required.To
manage the QA systems related to medical education across the Trust with
particular reference to Specialty Schools, NHS England and
University visits and annual reports to stakeholders ensuring that a
Trust-wide response and action plan is delivered and that all training in all
specialties is quality assured.In
collaboration with the DME, DUME, Medical Director and Finance, manage
expenditure and resources with the Medical Education budget, ensuring that
bids for expenditure are approved within Policy and that regular reviews of
budget expenditure are undertaken.To
work with Finance colleagues on all aspects of undergraduate and postgraduate
budgets in order to clarify new income, new funding for posts and any cost
savings to be made with the allocation of annual budgets based on the number of
doctors and students allocated to annual contracts.To lead on the project management of new initiatives
within medical education, formulating project plans,
setting deadlines and delivering on key targets, making adjustments to plans
as appropriate and facilitating collaborative working
across the Trust through meetings with College Tutors and setting
up groups as necessary.To
manage the operation of TIS/Healthroster for doctors working
within the Trust ensuring that new posts are identified and approved and that
all resident doctor data is updated and exchanged
with NHS England allowing the Trust to identify and claim
salaries for doctors in training and the approval of study leave for those
doctors.To Contribute, participate and
demonstrate national initiatives appropriate to medical
education that complement or demonstrate the Trusts commitment
to provide a safe and skilled workforce.To
ensure that the Trust is achieving the required standards with regard
to an efficient, effective and quality Medical Education
service.To
ensure the Trust is legally compliant with current legislation related to
Equality & Diversity and promote best practice.Responsible for the purchase of assets and
supplies for Medical EducationResponsible for ensuring sufficient staffing
levels to enable service provision.Ensure all office equipment and furniture
within Medical Education is satisfactory and meets required
standards in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.Participate in the development implement,
review and maintenance of policies and procedures within Medical
Education.Keep up to date with changes in
Employment Legislation and consider the impact on Medical
Education.Using computer software and associated formulae,
develop, implement and
produce regular statistical reports for DME and
DUME on all aspects of Medical Education delivery in Care Groups,
linked to GMC training standards and the impact of improvement
interventionsMonitoring
of data from Care Groups on Educational/Clinical Supervision and allocation of
F1/F2 etc and contribution to education in line with MPET
fundingIn
conjunction with the DME, monitor the effectiveness of processes
to deal with Doctors with Differing Needs and ensuring remedial action is taken
where necessaryEnsuring E-Portfolio
system is managed effectively both within the Medical Education department
and within the Care Groups, ensuring Educational and Clinical Supervisor
capability and training if necessary.Acting
as key link for NHS England and the lead employer trust
(LET) regarding resident doctor contracts and all employment
issues relating to training doctors in the Trust.Maximising external
funding opportunities (multi-professional education and training
levy (MPET), continuing professional development (CPD)
NHS England Contract.Develop
and maintain internal and external
relationships, Medical Director, care group clinical
directors, Associate Directors of Nursing and Associate Directors of
Operations.Raise the
profile of medical education across the Trust, to ensure a continuous
improvement in the quality of medical education across the Trust.Lead
by action and inspire others acting as
role model, demonstrating the
leadership behaviours and values identified by the Trust.Actively
give and receive feedback in a constructive manner.











































Any other
duties commensurate with band
Job description
Job responsibilitiesLead
the implementation of strategic objectives within the medical
education strategy along with the clinical tutor team.Working
with Tutors across care groups, support the delivery of medical
education and the quality of training placements.Support
nursing and allied health professional teams in completing the multi
professional self-assessment report (SAR) and quality improvement
plan (QIP)In
collaboration with the Director of Medical Education and Director of
Undergraduate Medical Education, facilitate the business planning process for
the Medical Education Department and the SIM Centre within the Trust,
ensuring that priorities for the forthcoming year are identified and that
formal discussions with tutors and directors are linked to Education and
Training Contracts in association with the needs of service delivery
within the Trust.Work
directly with the Clinical Tutor Team, as part of the Medical Education
Strategy, leading on educational appraisal of consultant trainers, working with
Tutors across Care Groups, to support the delivery of medical education and the
quality of training placements.Supporting the job planning process
to ensure that training is recognised in job plans and delivered
across the Trust.Represent the
DME and DUME as appropriate, both internally and externally
across the Trust, on all matters linked to medical educationLead
on safeguarding issues with junior medical staff, linked to patient
safety, trainee revalidation, teaching and
training, analysing data as appropriate and instigating
training as appropriate to support clinical practice and safe
patient care.Contribute
to the Trust Workforce & OD Plan on behalf of medical education ensuring
that the needs of all medical students, trainee doctors and their trainers are
included with particular reference to essential training for
Foundation Doctors and specialty trainees.To
give advice and assistance to resident doctors, consultants, NHS
England and other Trusts with regard to queries and questions about
training posts, career advice, mandatory training courses, education issues,
local induction, study leave, financial support for teaching and educational
supervision and supporting clinical areas.Manage
the budgets for Medical Education and the Sim Centre.Responsible for line management of staff within
Medical Education and SIM Centre including:o
Appraisal, training and
professional developmento
One
to one support and performance management issueso
Absence
management in accordance with Trust policyo
Recruitment
and selection of staffo
Disciplinary and
Resolution issueso
Performance
management issueso
Allocation
of worko
Authorisation
of expenseso
Manage additional staff
resources as required as part of cross team projectsDesign, deliver and lead/present specific
training events for own staff and staff within other departments. Escalate
such issues due to complexity, lack of progress or where support
is required.To
manage the QA systems related to medical education across the Trust with
particular reference to Specialty Schools, NHS England and
University visits and annual reports to stakeholders ensuring that a
Trust-wide response and action plan is delivered and that all training in all
specialties is quality assured.In
collaboration with the DME, DUME, Medical Director and Finance, manage
expenditure and resources with the Medical Education budget, ensuring that
bids for expenditure are approved within Policy and that regular reviews of
budget expenditure are undertaken.To
work with Finance colleagues on all aspects of undergraduate and postgraduate
budgets in order to clarify new income, new funding for posts and any cost
savings to be made with the allocation of annual budgets based on the number of
doctors and students allocated to annual contracts.To lead on the project management of new initiatives
within medical education, formulating project plans,
setting deadlines and delivering on key targets, making adjustments to plans
as appropriate and facilitating collaborative working
across the Trust through meetings with College Tutors and setting
up groups as necessary.To
manage the operation of TIS/Healthroster for doctors working
within the Trust ensuring that new posts are identified and approved and that
all resident doctor data is updated and exchanged
with NHS England allowing the Trust to identify and claim
salaries for doctors in training and the approval of study leave for those
doctors.To Contribute, participate and
demonstrate national initiatives appropriate to medical
education that complement or demonstrate the Trusts commitment
to provide a safe and skilled workforce.To
ensure that the Trust is achieving the required standards with regard
to an efficient, effective and quality Medical Education
service.To
ensure the Trust is legally compliant with current legislation related to
Equality & Diversity and promote best practice.Responsible for the purchase of assets and
supplies for Medical EducationResponsible for ensuring sufficient staffing
levels to enable service provision.Ensure all office equipment and furniture
within Medical Education is satisfactory and meets required
standards in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.Participate in the development implement,
review and maintenance of policies and procedures within Medical
Education.Keep up to date with changes in
Employment Legislation and consider the impact on Medical
Education.Using computer software and associated formulae,
develop, implement and
produce regular statistical reports for DME and
DUME on all aspects of Medical Education delivery in Care Groups,
linked to GMC training standards and the impact of improvement
interventionsMonitoring
of data from Care Groups on Educational/Clinical Supervision and allocation of
F1/F2 etc and contribution to education in line with MPET
fundingIn
conjunction with the DME, monitor the effectiveness of processes
to deal with Doctors with Differing Needs and ensuring remedial action is taken
where necessaryEnsuring E-Portfolio
system is managed effectively both within the Medical Education department
and within the Care Groups, ensuring Educational and Clinical Supervisor
capability and training if necessary.Acting
as key link for NHS England and the lead employer trust
(LET) regarding resident doctor contracts and all employment
issues relating to training doctors in the Trust.Maximising external
funding opportunities (multi-professional education and training
levy (MPET), continuing professional development (CPD)
NHS England Contract.Develop
and maintain internal and external
relationships, Medical Director, care group clinical
directors, Associate Directors of Nursing and Associate Directors of
Operations.Raise the
profile of medical education across the Trust, to ensure a continuous
improvement in the quality of medical education across the Trust.Lead
by action and inspire others acting as
role model, demonstrating the
leadership behaviours and values identified by the Trust.Actively
give and receive feedback in a constructive manner.











































Any other
duties commensurate with bandPerson Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
EssentialExcellent oral and written communication skills Ability to motivate colleagues and staff Excellent organisational skills Analytical and strategic skills Able to take the lead and facilitate new initiatives/change Able to deal with conflict proactively Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information. Confident/assertive in own abilities Able to adapt to rapid change Able to work well under pressure and prioritise effectively Able to demonstrate resilience and tenacity when working under pressureAbility to relate to a wide spectrum of NHS professionals with competing agendas and achieve organisation focused solutions to problems Ability to analyse, interpret and manage financial, service and workforce data and respond accordingly Adaptable and flexible and able to deal with unpredictable situations and work patterns Good report writing and presentation skillsGood knowledge of Microsoft packages, especially Word, Powerpoint and ExcelDesirableHighly specialised knowledge of medical education
Special Requirements
EssentialAble to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Experience
EssentialExtensive experience working at middle/senior management level Experience of performance management Experience of budgetary managementDesirableExperience working in the NHSExperienced in learning and development, with specialist knowledge in area of medical education and training
Qualifications
EssentialEducated to degree level or equivalent operational experienceEvidence of continued professional development Evidence of management and leadership developmentDesirableTeaching certificate or Certificate in Education or equivalent Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent operational experience in Medical Education or HR.
Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge
EssentialExcellent oral and written communication skills Ability to motivate colleagues and staff Excellent organisational skills Analytical and strategic skills Able to take the lead and facilitate new initiatives/change Able to deal with conflict proactively Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information. Confident/assertive in own abilities Able to adapt to rapid change Able to work well under pressure and prioritise effectively Able to demonstrate resilience and tenacity when working under pressureAbility to relate to a wide spectrum of NHS professionals with competing agendas and achieve organisation focused solutions to problems Ability to analyse, interpret and manage financial, service and workforce data and respond accordingly Adaptable and flexible and able to deal with unpredictable situations and work patterns Good report writing and presentation skillsGood knowledge of Microsoft packages, especially Word, Powerpoint and ExcelDesirableHighly specialised knowledge of medical education
Special Requirements
EssentialAble to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Experience
EssentialExtensive experience working at middle/senior management level Experience of performance management Experience of budgetary managementDesirableExperience working in the NHSExperienced in learning and development, with specialist knowledge in area of medical education and training
Qualifications
EssentialEducated to degree level or equivalent operational experienceEvidence of continued professional development Evidence of management and leadership developmentDesirableTeaching certificate or Certificate in Education or equivalent Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent operational experience in Medical Education or HR.Employer detailsEmployer nameCounty Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation TrustAddressDarlington Memorial Hospital NHS TrustHollyhurst RoadDarlingtonCounty DurhamDL3 6HXUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCounty Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation TrustAddressDarlington Memorial Hospital NHS TrustHollyhurst RoadDarlingtonCounty DurhamDL3 6HXUnited KingdomEmployer's website