Job summary
The Training Programme Director in Vascular Surgery (NW & Mersey) will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the School of Surgery
The post holder will lead on the development of the School's Recruitment and Retention Strategy and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme
The post holder will be a member of the School Board
This role will cover the NW and the Mersey regions.
Please note this is a 3-year secondment extendable to a maximum of three years, subject to mutual agreement
Main duties of the job
Work in collaboration with Head of School of Surgery to develop and
implement a Medical Workforce Strategy which supports the recruitment
and retention of Vascular Surgery Trainees with focus on the regional
education programs.
About us
The 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 a great 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 visithttps://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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide expert advice on Specialty specific matters to the Scheme
To support the Head of School to ensure appropriate systems for Assessment, Rotational Management, Trainee Supervision & Support and other functions within the School
To promote or lead work programmes on behalf of the School of Surgery
To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across the School
To contribute to Workforce Planning
If you would like more information on job, please see attached job description.
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!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide expert advice on Specialty specific matters to the Scheme
To support the Head of School to ensure appropriate systems for Assessment, Rotational Management, Trainee Supervision & Support and other functions within the School
To promote or lead work programmes on behalf of the School of Surgery
To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across the School
To contribute to Workforce Planning
If you would like more information on job, please see attached job description.
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!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Consultant in Vascular Surgery on the Specialist Register
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
- Consultant currently working in the NHS in the North West of England
Desirable
- Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical 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
Desirable
- ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Experience
Essential
- Experience of organising / delivering education programmes / courses
- Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context
- Experience as an educational supervisor
- Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
- Experience in recruitment
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise
- Clinical Manager Experience
Desirable
- Awareness of funding streams for education or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Consultant in Vascular Surgery on the Specialist Register
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
- Consultant currently working in the NHS in the North West of England
Desirable
- Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical 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
Desirable
- ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Experience
Essential
- Experience of organising / delivering education programmes / courses
- Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context
- Experience as an educational supervisor
- Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
- Experience in recruitment
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise
- Clinical Manager Experience
Desirable
- Awareness of funding streams for education or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
