Job summary
The Ophthalmology Training Programme Director in Exam Support for the North West Rotation will support the Head of School in supporting trainees to pass their Primary and Final exam.
The post holder will lead on the development of the School's Exam Support Strategy and liaise with the Trainee Support Unit where appropriate.
The post holder will be a member of the School Speciality Training Committee.
Main duties of the job
Work in collaboration with Head of School of Ophthalmology and local examiners to ensure high quality support to trainees on the North West
To work with the Head of School to support all trainers on the North West rotation to review support in place for trainees struggling with the Primary or Final exam.
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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide expert advice on Specialty specific matters.
To support the Head of School to ensure there is high quality support available for trainees who are struggling with their Primary or Final examination
To promote or lead work programmes on behalf of the School of Ophthalmology
To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across the school.
For full job information, please see attached JD
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
To provide expert advice on Specialty specific matters.
To support the Head of School to ensure there is high quality support available for trainees who are struggling with their Primary or Final examination
To promote or lead work programmes on behalf of the School of Ophthalmology
To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across the school.
For full job information, please see attached JD
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Consultant or Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology
- Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- Currently working in the North West of England
Desirable
- Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education
Experience
Essential
- Experience as an examiner for the RC Ophthalmology
- Experience as a panel member
- Experience of participating in Quality panels on the school of Ophthalmology
- Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context including running examination prep courses
- Experience as an educational supervisor
- Experience in Recruitment at a national level
- Trained and experienced in Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
Desirable
- Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable Leadership skills and an ability to 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Consultant or Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology
- Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- Currently working in the North West of England
Desirable
- Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education
Experience
Essential
- Experience as an examiner for the RC Ophthalmology
- Experience as a panel member
- Experience of participating in Quality panels on the school of Ophthalmology
- Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context including running examination prep courses
- Experience as an educational supervisor
- Experience in Recruitment at a national level
- Trained and experienced in Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
Desirable
- Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable Leadership skills and an ability to 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
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).
