Head of Medical Education

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Head of Medical Education The closing date is 06 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary To provide leadership and support in respect of the Medical Education, Library & Knowledge services, Simulation & Clinical Skills agendas, assuring quality and developing the services and programmes the trust is commissioned to deliver. Working with educational commissioners to ensure quality and effectiveness of education and training delivery. Main duties of the job Provide strategic direction, highly specialist medical training knowledge, planning and leadership to the Medical Education Faculty. Provide guidance and senior management support to the DME, Foundation Programme Training Directors, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Specialty Leads. Deputise for DME and Associate Director of Education, Culture and Organisational Development as required Interpret and implement national policies and legislation relating to medical training and service level agreements. Communicate complex information to internal and external stakeholders. Provide day to day leadership and management responsibility for development and delivery of a comprehensive Medical Education, Library and Information, Simulation and Clinical Skills and Education Centre service. Represent the Trust and report to external bodies to account for performance and to identify and obtain funding Ensure delivery and evaluation of professional teaching activity, training programmes and resident doctors induction to meet relevant curricula and national guidelines. About us Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list. Details Date posted 16 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £88,250 to £100,355 a year We would accept applicants on an underfill at 8b Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 293-CSEP-0738 Job locations Homerton Hospital and any other site Homerton Row London E9 6SR United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, e