The role of Associate Postgraduate Dean (APD) in England has evolved over a number of years as a result of changes in healthcare education and training, the implementation of revalidation, the emergence of new workforce solutions and the continuing development of NHS England.
The role of the APD assists the Postgraduate Dean in embracing corporate, statutory and non-statutory functions, aligning with the NHS England mandate. The role is focussed firmly upon improving patient and learner safety and experience and ensuring effective educational outcomes.
The APD is professionally and managerially accountable to the Postgraduate Dean or Deputy for these roles.

• To work closely with the Postgraduate Dean and the Quality Team to implement the Multi-professional NHS England Quality Framework.
• To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning and training environment for all learners.
• To support the Dean in meeting all NHS England statutory requirements.
• To support development of quality processes which are complementary across the healthcare workforce.
• To represent the office of the Postgraduate Dean as necessary in this and other duties as appropriate (as all APDs are required to do)
  The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose 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 our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
  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.
  If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.
  Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
  If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.
  n opportunity to contribute to the medical workforce of the future
  Gaining a different perspective of the NHS by working for NHS England
  Managing and working with a motivated team of educators and administrative staff.
  Positively contributing to the quality of care given to patients by ensuring excellent training is delivered in the Midlands As per job description.
  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