The role of an Associate Dean evolved as a result of changes in healthcare education and training, the emergence of local workforce solutions and the development of NHSE Wessex.
Associate Deans support the Postgraduate Dean in embracing corporate, statutory and non statutory functions, aligning with relevant mandates. The role is firmly focused upon improving patient and learner safety and experience, and ensuring effective educational outcomes.
An associate dean is professionally and managerially accountable to the Dean.