Job summary
The Training Programme Director in Haematology (NW) will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the School of Medicine.
The post holder will lead on the development of the School's Recruitment and Retention Strategy and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme.
The post holder will be a member of the School Board.
This role is for the Manchester region.
Main duties of the job
Work in collaboration with Head of School of Medicine to develop and implement a Medical Workforce Strategy which supports the recruitment and retention of Haematology Trainees with focus on the regional education programs.
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
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 theapplication.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 theapplication.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Consultant in Haematology on the Specialist Register
- Consultant currently working in the NHS in the North West England
Desirable
- Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- A strong sense of vision and an ability to innovate
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Desirable
- ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Experience
Essential
- Experience of organising / delivering education programmes / courses
- Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context
- Experience as an educational supervisor
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
- Experience in recruitment
- Trained and experienced in Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise
- Clinical Manager Experience
Desirable
- Awareness of funding streams for education or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Consultant in Haematology on the Specialist Register
- Consultant currently working in the NHS in the North West England
Desirable
- Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- A strong sense of vision and an ability to innovate
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Desirable
- ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Experience
Essential
- Experience of organising / delivering education programmes / courses
- Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context
- Experience as an educational supervisor
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
- Experience in recruitment
- Trained and experienced in Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise
- Clinical Manager Experience
Desirable
- Awareness of funding streams for education or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
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).
