Job summary
An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Paediatric Surgery for London.
This vacancy consists of two Training Programme Directors working 0.6 PA each.
The role of Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions within their specialty, aligned to the NHS England mandate. The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College and also guidelines and standards established within Paediatric Surgery are met.
The successful applicant will work closely with the Head of School, other Paediatric Surgery TPDs, LaSE team including; PGMDE Business Manager, Postgraduate Dean, and other key departments including Quality.
They will work with the Postgraduate Dean to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient-centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.
Main duties of the job
The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Paediatric Surgery are met.
Responsibilities will include:
To oversee the Specialty's Regional Training Programme
Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns
Recruitment to training posts and programmes
Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of (specialty) training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.
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.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
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.
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
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.
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
- oFellowship of College /Faculty, professional association and/or body
- oAttendance at courses aimed to support educational development
Desirable
- oQualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education
Employment / Experience
Essential
- oWorking with learners or doctors in training in educational context
- oExperience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi professional team
- oDemonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
- oUnderstanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges / Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations
- oUnderstanding of the workforce transformation agenda
- oTrained and experienced in recruitment, selection and E&D in the last 3 years
- oActive involvement in and up to date with appraisal process
- oKnowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes including understanding workforce matters
- oApplicants who are doctors require a licence to practice
Desirable
- oPrevious or current appointment as leader in healthcare education
- oAwareness of funding streams for healthcare education
- oUnderstanding of current heath and social care and education policy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oDemonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- oA strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
- oPolitically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complex and uncertainty
- oAbility to problem solve and maintain objectivity
- oStrong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- oAbility to quickly establish person personal and professional credibility with key stakeholders
- oExcellent organisational and time management skills
- oPersonal development and support others to develop and progress
Desirable
- oAbility to rapidly establish academic credibility
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFellowship of College /Faculty, professional association and/or body
- oAttendance at courses aimed to support educational development
Desirable
- oQualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education
Employment / Experience
Essential
- oWorking with learners or doctors in training in educational context
- oExperience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi professional team
- oDemonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
- oUnderstanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges / Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations
- oUnderstanding of the workforce transformation agenda
- oTrained and experienced in recruitment, selection and E&D in the last 3 years
- oActive involvement in and up to date with appraisal process
- oKnowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes including understanding workforce matters
- oApplicants who are doctors require a licence to practice
Desirable
- oPrevious or current appointment as leader in healthcare education
- oAwareness of funding streams for healthcare education
- oUnderstanding of current heath and social care and education policy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oDemonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- oA strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
- oPolitically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complex and uncertainty
- oAbility to problem solve and maintain objectivity
- oStrong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- oAbility to quickly establish person personal and professional credibility with key stakeholders
- oExcellent organisational and time management skills
- oPersonal development and support others to develop and progress
Desirable
- oAbility to rapidly establish academic credibility
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
