Training Programme Director - Research for Anaesthesia

NHS England

The closing date is 14 October 2024

Job summary

  • The Anaesthesia Training Programme Director for Teaching for the North West (Manchester) Rotation will support the Head of School in ensuring that there is a strong research focus within the School.

The post holder will lead on the development of the School's Research programme and feedback to the Training Committee..

The post holder will be a member of the School Speciality Training Committee.

Please note this is a 3 year secondment with possibility to extend to a maximum of three years subject to approval.

Main duties of the job

  • Work in collaboration with Head of School of Anaesthesia/Associate Head of Anaesthesia and local trainers and trainees to ensure high quality teaching and training for trainees on the North West (Manchester) rotation.
  • To work with the Head of School of Anaesthesia/ Associate Head of Anaesthesia to support all trainers and trainees leading teaching and training courses on the North West (Manchester) rotation to arrange and review feedback for courses and aid in looking for positive changes in response.

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.

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Date posted

30 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience Salary paid in line with TPD sessional payments

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-WT&E-6669596-E

Job locations

Manchester

Manchester

M1 4BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide expert advice on Specialty specific matters.

To support the Head of School to ensure there is high quality teaching and training courses available for trainees to support them through their postgraduate training.

To promote or lead work programmes on behalf of the School of Anaesthesia

To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across the school

For full job role, please see attached job description

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 teaching and training courses available for trainees to support them through their postgraduate training.

To promote or lead work programmes on behalf of the School of Anaesthesia

To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across the school

For full job role, please see attached job description

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 Anaesthesia
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists
  • Currently working in the North West of England
  • Research Qualification such as MD, PhD, MRes

Desirable

  • Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a panel member on ARCP
  • Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context including running regional courses
  • Experience as an educational supervisor
  • Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Research
  • Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and equality and diversity trained in last 3 years
  • Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise

Desirable

  • Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education (
  • Experience in Recruitment at a national level
  • Demonstrable track record of delivery in service, education and research

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 Anaesthesia
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists
  • Currently working in the North West of England
  • Research Qualification such as MD, PhD, MRes

Desirable

  • Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a panel member on ARCP
  • Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context including running regional courses
  • Experience as an educational supervisor
  • Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Research
  • Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and equality and diversity trained in last 3 years
  • Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise

Desirable

  • Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education (
  • Experience in Recruitment at a national level
  • Demonstrable track record of delivery in service, education and research

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Manchester

Manchester

M1 4BL


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Manchester

Manchester

M1 4BL


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Head of School Anaesthesia

Geraint Briggs

geraint.briggs@nhs.net

Date posted

30 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience Salary paid in line with TPD sessional payments

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-WT&E-6669596-E

Job locations

Manchester

Manchester

M1 4BL


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