Job summary
NHS England is looking to appoint a Foundation Training Programme Director (FPD) with a specific responsibility for careers guidance. The post holder will carry responsibility for the Central School within the West Midlands and will work within the Midlands careers framework supporting the Foundation School Director in the delivery of a regional careers guidance service.
This post attracts 1PA (4 hours per week) which will be reimbursed to the successful candidates employing trust at £10,000 (pro rata).
Main duties of the job
he Foundation Training Programme Director is responsible for the overall management and control of the foundation programme year. They will work with the local lead educators to ensure that each placement of the programme and the programme as a whole meets the Local NHSE area standard for training and that each trainee is able to access a comprehensive range of experiences which will enable them to gain the capabilities necessary for full registration and completion of the foundation curriculum.
The post holder is jointly accountable to the Postgraduate Dean via the Postgraduate Clinical Tutor (Director of MedicalEducation), the Foundation School Director (FSD) and to the Chief Executive / Medical Director of theTrust.
The Foundation Training Programme Director will assist the Postgraduate Clinical Tutor in managing the Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education in the Trust.
The Foundation Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the Clinical Tutor.The Foundation Training Programme Director will focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future.
About us
On 1 April 2023 Health Education England became part of the new NHS England. Our people are our most important asset; recruiting and retaining the best talent remains crucial to our success. We continue to recruit externally where we cannot fill vacancies internally. We hope you choose to join us but please be aware that some roles may be subject to change in the future. We want to attract and retain highly skilled people to enable us to work with our partners to plan, recruit, educate and train the health workforce. Please note, some supporting documentation attached to this vacancy refers to the legacy organisation, previously known as Health Education England, now NHS England. Work is continuing to harmonise the new NHS England recruitment service and any reference to Health Education England will be updated in due course. More information about the transition to the new NHS England is available here.
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 the application.
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 the application.
Person Specification
Behaviours and 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
- Medical, dental or general practitioner with postgraduate qualifications
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
- Full or Specialist GMC registration with a licence to practice. Educational accreditation from the GMC
- Knowledge of management structures in relation to Medical Education
- Interest and enthusiasm for improving the delivery of Postgraduate Medical Education and Continuing Professional Development
- Participation in educational training
- An understanding of the appraisal process
- Consultant who currently holds a minimum of 5 sessions within the Trust
- Understanding of developments involving UKFPO, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
- Previous management training or experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- Ability to manage change
- 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
- Practical understanding of use of IT in education
- Evidence of involvement in multi professional education
- Demonstration of motivation in education or management
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)
- Previous experience of management of medical education. PGCert in medical education or higher
Person Specification
Behaviours and 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
- Medical, dental or general practitioner with postgraduate qualifications
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
- Full or Specialist GMC registration with a licence to practice. Educational accreditation from the GMC
- Knowledge of management structures in relation to Medical Education
- Interest and enthusiasm for improving the delivery of Postgraduate Medical Education and Continuing Professional Development
- Participation in educational training
- An understanding of the appraisal process
- Consultant who currently holds a minimum of 5 sessions within the Trust
- Understanding of developments involving UKFPO, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
- Previous management training or experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- Ability to manage change
- 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
- Practical understanding of use of IT in education
- Evidence of involvement in multi professional education
- Demonstration of motivation in education or management
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)
- Previous experience of management of medical education. PGCert in medical education or higher
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).
