Training Programme Director for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
NHS England
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Job summary
The post holder will oversee the delivery of the Child and Adolescent ST training Programmes in NHSE North West. It will cover both the East (formerly North West) and West (formerly Mersey) part of the Scheme.
The post holder will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the North West School of Psychiatry and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme.
The post holder will be a member of the School Board and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Specialty Training committee.
Main duties of the job
Work in collaboration with Head of School of Psychiatry to develop and implement a Medical Workforce Strategy which supports the recruitment and retention of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Trainees and to promote Health and well-being
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
A collaborative and compassionate leadership style.
Promoting and developing a fair, diverse and inclusive approach
Performs all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHSE's commitment to equal opportunities.
To provide expert advice on Specialty specific matters to the Scheme.
To ensure that the training programmes remains appropriate to deliver the RCPsych Child and Adolescent specialty curriculum
To support the Head of School to ensure appropriate systems for Assessment, Rotational Management, Trainee Supervision & Support and other functions within the School.
To Chair assessment ARCP panels for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and to attend feedback ARCP panels as required
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/ .
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Date posted
19 April 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
Depending on experience To be funded by the Education Contract
Contract
Secondment
Duration
3 years
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
990-N-NW-3b-22676
Job locations
Covers NW region
Manchester
M1 3BN
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
Covers NW region
Manchester
M1 3BN
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)