Job summary
The TPD will collate an overview of school teaching that is available for Anaesthetics and ACCS across the West Midlands, both in a local and regional capacity and for different stages of training. The successful applicant, will on identification of curriculum deficiencies, provide leadership, coordination, and execution of teaching and simulation across the West Midlands, ensuring an impactful learning experience and fostering a collaborative environment
Main duties of the job
TPD for Education, and Simulation for Anaesthetics and ACCS at 0.5PA.
The Training Programme Director will ensure that national standards determined by the Royal College of Anaesthetists are adhered to and national and NHSE policies in Higher Specialty Training are implemented.The successful applicant will work closely with the Head of School, Deputy Head of School, Postgraduate Dean and the Faculty Support Team to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient-centered care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.
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
Main responsibilities will cover:
- Collaborate and coordinate with subject matter experts, trainees, and trainers across the West Midlands in various Trusts to develop and deliver teaching aligning with the current curriculum both virtually and face to face for doctors in training
- Assist in the engagement of trainers, coordination and logistics of the teaching program, ensuring a smooth and organized learning experience
- Stay informed about developments in anaesthetics and ACCS, simulation, and educational methodologies to enhance training effectiveness.
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.
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!
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities will cover:
- Collaborate and coordinate with subject matter experts, trainees, and trainers across the West Midlands in various Trusts to develop and deliver teaching aligning with the current curriculum both virtually and face to face for doctors in training
- Assist in the engagement of trainers, coordination and logistics of the teaching program, ensuring a smooth and organized learning experience
- Stay informed about developments in anaesthetics and ACCS, simulation, and educational methodologies to enhance training effectiveness.
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.
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!
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
Person Specification
Behaviours & Values
Essential
- A transformation leadership style
- Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues
- Management of transformation and change
- Sensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism
- Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHSE commitment to equal opportunities
- Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff. Note the special responsibility as a manager for assessing and minimising risks to staff.
- A continuing quest for personal and professional development
- An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care
Experience and Knowledge
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
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant colleges/facilities, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
- Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practice
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- A strong sense of vision and 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
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)
Person Specification
Behaviours & Values
Essential
- A transformation leadership style
- Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues
- Management of transformation and change
- Sensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism
- Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHSE commitment to equal opportunities
- Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff. Note the special responsibility as a manager for assessing and minimising risks to staff.
- A continuing quest for personal and professional development
- An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care
Experience and Knowledge
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
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant colleges/facilities, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
- Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practice
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- A strong sense of vision and 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
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)
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).
