Job summary
An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Deputy Head of School for Obstetric and Gynaecology in London.

The Deputy Heads of School are responsible for assisting the Head of School in managing the Obstetric and Gynaecology Training programme across NHS England (NHSE) London Local Office.

The Deputy Heads of School for Obstetric and Gynaecology will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College of Obstetric and Gynaecology, and also guidelines and standards established within London are met.

The Deputy Heads of School will be expected to assist the Head of School in implementing national and NHS E policies in relation to the education and training of resident doctors within Paediatrics on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.

They will work with the Postgraduate Dean to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient-centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.

Main duties of the job
The Deputy Head of School will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Paediatrics are met. Responsibilities will include:

• To oversee the Specialty's Regional Training Programme
• To support compliance with requirements particularly with regard to the supervision and support for trainees and learners.
• Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns.
• To manage the work of Training Programme Director(s) and other clinical faculty to ensure appropriate systems for assessment, rotational management, revalidation, trainee supervision and support and other functions within the School.
• To contribute to workforce planning, ensuring clinical engagement with local and national workforce planning processes.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Obstetric and Gynaecology training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.

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
• Delivering value for money

Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and waste.

If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. 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.

Details
Date posted: 10 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: Depending on experience
In line with DHoS sessional payments
Contract: Secondment
Duration: 3 years
Working pattern: Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number: 990-LDN-EC4201-E
Job locations: 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4PU, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Medical with a current licence to practise
• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty or professional association relevant to the advertised role's Specialty
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development

Desirable

• Higher educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, diploma or Master's in education

Experience
Essential

• Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
• Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters, the Gold Guide and educational theory
• Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges / Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations

Desirable

• Previous or current appointment as leader in healthcare education

Skills and abilities
Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• A strong sense of vision and an ability to innovate
• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
• Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: NHS England
Address: 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4PU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: System Dean - SW London, Bhanu Williams, bhanu.williams1@nhs.net

NHS England is an equal opportunities employer.