Specialty Training Programme Directors

NHS England

The closing date is 10 October 2024

Job summary

The role of Specialty Training Programme Director for Rheumatology within the Severn School will work with and support the Head of School for Medicine in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England (and legacy HEE) mandate and long-term workforce plan.

The rolewill focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future.

The appointment will be made on the basis of a part-time secondment to NHS England, alongside existing employment with an NHS Trust in the South West geographical footprint.

This is a senior educator position appointed on a secondment basis. The contract is for 3 years, extendable for a further 2 years.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician with a thorough understanding of education and training across the region. They 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.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.

Date posted

26 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

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-WTE-6657624-E

Job locations

100 Temple Street

Bristol

BS1 6AG


Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the 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 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

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Primary clinical healthcare qualification
  • Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)
  • Consultant currently working in the South West

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
  • Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
  • Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Primary clinical healthcare qualification
  • Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)
  • Consultant currently working in the South West

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
  • Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
  • Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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

100 Temple Street

Bristol

BS1 6AG


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

100 Temple Street

Bristol

BS1 6AG


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 of Medicine

Dr Carolyn Mackinlay

c.mackinlay@nhs.net

Date posted

26 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

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-WTE-6657624-E

Job locations

100 Temple Street

Bristol

BS1 6AG


Supporting documents

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