Deputy Associate Clinical Sub-Dean

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

7/25/2025

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

This is a FIXED TERM 36 months Contract with the position commencing in the month of September 2025.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Associate Clinical Sub-Dean (Deputy ACSD) supports the delivery of high-quality undergraduate medical education at UHS, working closely with the Associate Clinical Sub-Dean and the wider DME team. The role has a particular focus on the support, development, and coordination of Clinical Teaching Fellows (CTFs), as well as the strategic management of Year 3 and 5 placements in medicine and surgery.

You will play a key part in ensuring students have a structured, supportive, and rewarding clinical experience, especially during 2027 when both Year 3 and Year 5 cohorts will undertake simultaneous placements.

You will be responsible to the Associate Clinical Sub-Dean and will contribute to local implementation of guidance from the University of Southampton Faculty of Medicine, the Medical Schools Council, and the General Medical Council.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see the job description attached.

Additional Information

Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Interviews will be held on 15th August 2025

Job Reference: 188-MT20725

This vacancy closes on or before: 7th August 2025

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

Person specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential criteria

• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• GMC trainer status
• Clinical teaching experience at undergraduate level
• Experience of managing individuals or teams
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate qualification in education or leadership
• Experience coordinating multi-level student placements
• Prior leadership in an educational setting
  
  

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence and ability to work effectively both individually and collaboratively
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
• Supportive, approachable, and committed to education
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Familiarity with the Southampton BM program
• Enthusiastic about developing others
  
  

Living Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together