Job summary
As Training Programme Director, you will be responsible for coordinating the training across the region. You will ensure that national standards, determined by Royal Colleges, the GMC and NHS England are implemented locally.
Applicants must be currently working within the West Midlands area at consultant level or equivalent in the specialty school area.
Experience within the specialty at consultant level is essential as is considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.
Main duties of the job
You will work with the Head of School to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient-centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for further details on the role, responsibilities and person specification.
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
Please see the attached Job Description for further details on the role, responsibilities and person specification.
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 and currently working at consultant level or equivalent in the specialty school area.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development.
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context including training delivery in service and education.
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS and understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification and currently working at consultant level or equivalent in the specialty school area.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development.
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context including training delivery in service and education.
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS and understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress.
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).
