Job summary
The role of Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions within their specialty, aligned to the Health Education England mandate.
A speciality Training Programme Director (TPD) is a member of the Speciality Training Committee (STC) who is managerially responsible to the Postgraduate Dean for the delivery of training in that speciality according to the standards set by the GMC and the Royal College of Physicians. The demands on TPDs are likely to vary at times and the guidance below should be interpreted flexibly.
Main duties of the job
Anaesthetics is a specialty with a need to review and coordinate the training capacity across trusts to both prioritise and expand where possible anaesthetic training programmes, but also to develop the wider workforce, such as anaesthetic associates and also discuss with trusts and the region CESR capacity.
This post is initially to review and assist with the anaesthetic associate apprenticeship training, but also to support the HoS with discussions on training capacity and flexibility.
Anaesthesia Associates (AAs) are in development as trained and professionals that work within the anaesthetic team, under the supervision of a Consultant Anaesthetist. AAs are planned to enhance the capacity and capability within anaesthesia departments by supporting existing and more established roles to deliver high quality patient care.
NHSE are looking for a clinician to support the ongoing development and delivery of consistent, high quality AA training within departments of anaesthesia. They will support EoE regional work on AAs, feeding into the EoE NHSE School of Associate Medical Professions (MAPs) board and strategy.
About us
On 1 April 2023 Health Education England became part of the new NHS England. Our people are our most important asset; recruiting and retaining the best talent remains crucial to our success. We continue to recruit externally where we cannot fill vacancies internally. We hope you choose to join us but please be aware that some roles may be subject to change in the future. We want to attract and retain highly skilled people to enable us to work with our partners to plan, recruit, educate and train the health workforce. Please note, some supporting documentation attached to this vacancy refers to the legacy organisation, previously known as Health Education England, now NHS England. Work is continuing to harmonise the new NHS England recruitment service and any reference to Health Education England will be updated in due course. More information about the transition to the new NHS England is available here.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key deliverables will be:
- To establish (and then chair) an Anaesthesia Associate lead forum to bring together the multidisciplinary team working to introduce and embed AA training programmes in anaesthesia departments, to share learning, ideas, etc. and collaborate where possible.
- Support the anaesthetic ambassador
- Using expertise within the forum, to identify what the additional support and development needs for AA students and qualified AAs are, e.g., support around how AAs can adapt to their roles, additional clinical study days, etc.
- Develop metrics around educational capacity that are used as guidance by trusts
- share RCoA guidance
- review attrition data and contemplate any changes to required and desired characteristics for a high likelihood of programme completion
- Developing a support programme for AAs (as identified above) and putting this in place. Examples of programmes can include a conference and/or materials for AAs and their supervisors.
- Support the evaluation of competency progression assessment for AAs in line with the RCoA AA curriculum
- Collaborate with HEIs to organise student AA teaching rotations between EoE hospitals and ensure quality of education.
- Work with the School of Anaesthesia to assess training capacity within trusts to ensure deliverability of Student AA training alongside anaesthetists in training
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information 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.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key deliverables will be:
- To establish (and then chair) an Anaesthesia Associate lead forum to bring together the multidisciplinary team working to introduce and embed AA training programmes in anaesthesia departments, to share learning, ideas, etc. and collaborate where possible.
- Support the anaesthetic ambassador
- Using expertise within the forum, to identify what the additional support and development needs for AA students and qualified AAs are, e.g., support around how AAs can adapt to their roles, additional clinical study days, etc.
- Develop metrics around educational capacity that are used as guidance by trusts
- share RCoA guidance
- review attrition data and contemplate any changes to required and desired characteristics for a high likelihood of programme completion
- Developing a support programme for AAs (as identified above) and putting this in place. Examples of programmes can include a conference and/or materials for AAs and their supervisors.
- Support the evaluation of competency progression assessment for AAs in line with the RCoA AA curriculum
- Collaborate with HEIs to organise student AA teaching rotations between EoE hospitals and ensure quality of education.
- Work with the School of Anaesthesia to assess training capacity within trusts to ensure deliverability of Student AA training alongside anaesthetists in training
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information 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.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification
Desirable
- Educational qualification such as postgraduate certificate diploma or masters in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
Desirable
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
- Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- 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
Desirable
- Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification
Desirable
- Educational qualification such as postgraduate certificate diploma or masters in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
Desirable
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
- Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- 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
Desirable
- Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
