Job summary
Training Programme Director in Stage 1 Anaesthetics, Kent
An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director in Stage 1 Anaesthetics for KSS, specifically the Kent area.
You will work with and support the Postgraduate Dean and Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions within their specialty, aligned to the NHS England mandate, and will ensure that both national and local standards and guidelines are followed and met.
You will also work closely with other KSS IMT TPDs, the KSS Deanery team and other key departments such as Quality.
Responsibilities will include:
- To help oversee the Regional Training Programme
- Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns
- Recruitment to training posts and programmes
- Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of the specialty training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.
Main duties of the job
Please note: The post is offered on a secondment basis and all candidates are reminded that if they are successful, they are responsible for securing written agreement from their Trust/Practice for release from clinical work for the specified number of PAs/sessions.
The length of appointment will be for 3 years plus potential for a 3 year extension subject to agreement of both parties
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.
About us
In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.
The new 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 agreat 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/ .
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification for full information.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Descriptionand other supporting documents.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!SecondmentsApplicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification for full information.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Descriptionand other supporting documents.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!SecondmentsApplicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fellowship of College/Faculty, professional association and/or body
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
- Must be on the specialist register - CCT or CESR.
Desirable
- Qualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education
Employment/Experience
Essential
- 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
- Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and E&D in the last 3 years
- Active involvement in and up to date with appraisal process
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes including understanding workforce matters
- Applicants who are doctors require a licence to practice
Desirable
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
- Understanding of current health and social care and education policy
Skills and abilities
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
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fellowship of College/Faculty, professional association and/or body
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
- Must be on the specialist register - CCT or CESR.
Desirable
- Qualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education
Employment/Experience
Essential
- 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
- Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and E&D in the last 3 years
- Active involvement in and up to date with appraisal process
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes including understanding workforce matters
- Applicants who are doctors require a licence to practice
Desirable
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
- Understanding of current health and social care and education policy
Skills and abilities
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
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
- 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
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).
