Associate Dean - SAS Development

Overview

The role of Associate Postgraduate Dean for SAS Development is to work with and support the Local PG Dean and Systems Deans in leading the delivery of a range of functions aligned to the NHS England mandate. This role will coordinate and lead the implementation of SAS Development for London, working with the motivated London Medical Workforce Team.

Main duties

The successful candidate will be the clinical lead for the London SAS Development, chairing SAS Tutor meetings, providing leadership for the group and encouraging cooperation and the sharing of good practice.

About us

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms - enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

We lead the NHS in England by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where people can develop and make a difference
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation

Job responsibilities

The role will be 0.1 whole time equivalent per week (1 PA/ Session per week) and will be a secondment from the employing trust organisation. Secondment to 31st March 2027 in the first instance. Interviews are likely to take place on MS Teams near the end of April 2026. (Mat. Leave cover)

For successful applicants we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) to retrieve key data from your current or previous NHS employer. You may opt out at any stage of the process.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Qualifications

• Registered Medical Practitioner with a current license to practise
• Applicants should be in a substantive role in NHS clinical practice
• Applicants, regardless of professional background, must have a track record of professionalism in line with Good Medical Practice and compatible with appointment in a senior clinical educator role
• Able to demonstrate the importance of SAS doctors as educators

Skills

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel and prioritise tasks accordingly
• Ability to critically appraise and problem solve whilst maintaining objectivity
• Track record of influencing and motivating colleagues, particularly SAS doctors

Experience

• Experience of supporting SAS doctor development within own trust and/or specialty
• Knowledge of key strategic documents relevant to SAS doctor development
• Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
• Current or previous experience as a SAS doctor

Behaviours and Values

• Able to demonstrate NHSE WTE London's values and commitment to the values described in the NHS Constitution
• Collaborative leadership style
• Commitment and enthusiasm for supporting SAS doctor development
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Depending on experience: in line with AD sessional payments.