Job summary
An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Rheumatology.
We have one post available: 0.5 PA across South Yorkshire
Accountable to the lead Deputy Postgraduate Dean via the Head of School of Medicine. You will play an important part in the direction of training programmes across NHS England and the Yorkshire Deanery.
Specific roles and responsibilities will be discussed at interview
Main duties of the job
Supporting trainees' physical, emotional and mental well-being, essential involvement with recruitment, quality control and assessment of trainees, as well as delivering a training programme that delivers in accordance with the Rheumatology Curriculum is required.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant or Associate Specialist with a thorough understanding of Rheumatology Training across the region. They will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.
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
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
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body Members
Desirable
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Organisational and time management skills
Desirable
- Sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
- Able to establish personal/ professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
Desirable
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
- Knowledge of the NHS (structures and processes
- Involvement in appraisal processes
- Trained/ experience in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity
- Understanding of developments involving relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body Members
Desirable
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Organisational and time management skills
Desirable
- Sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
- Able to establish personal/ professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
Desirable
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
- Knowledge of the NHS (structures and processes
- Involvement in appraisal processes
- Trained/ experience in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity
- Understanding of developments involving relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
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).
