Training Programme Director - Core Psychiatry - Hertfordshire

NHS England

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Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

A speciality Training Programme Director (TPD) is a member of the Speciality Training Committee (STC) who is managerially responsible to the Postgraduate Dean for the delivery of training in that speciality according to the standards set by the GMC and the Royal College of Physicians. The demands on TPDs are likely to vary at times and the guidance below should be interpreted flexibly.

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.

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

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-EOE-12233-E

Job locations

Victoria House

NHSE East Wing, Capital Park, Fulbourn

Cambridge

CB21 5XB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance

To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners.
To support Postgraduate Deans in meeting all NHSE statutory requirements.

Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement

Assist in the development of quality processes which are complementary across the healthcare workforce.
To support the use of clinical skills training and simulation (where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors.

School Programme Management

To oversee the Specialtys Regional Training Programme and advise Postgraduate Deans and Heads of School on the following matters:

o Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns;

o Recruitment to training posts and programmes;

o 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.

To provide reports to the Specialty Training Committee and School Board
To complete the annual school development plan

Educational and Workforce Development

To advise and support the Postgraduate Dean in educational and workforce development elements, including professional development of the educational faculty
To support compliance with requirements particularly with regard to the supervision and support for trainees and learners.
To identify learning needs and support provision of educational appraisal, educator development and resource for faculty, trainees and learners.
To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across the School.

Intelligence Support/ provision

To ensure local intelligence processes inform quality management processes.
To engage with information systems (trainee database, post establishments).

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

To contribute to workforce planning, ensuring clinical engagement with local and national workforce planning processes.
To develop educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies, engaging with commissioning processes as required.
To identify and support the implementation of alternative workforce solutions within the School.
To advise the Postgraduate Dean on commissioning and decommissioning activities.

Finance

To engage with financial business planning processes and associated School budgets as needed.
To ensure compliance with procurement requirements.

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance

To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners.
To support Postgraduate Deans in meeting all NHSE statutory requirements.

Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement

Assist in the development of quality processes which are complementary across the healthcare workforce.
To support the use of clinical skills training and simulation (where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors.

School Programme Management

To oversee the Specialtys Regional Training Programme and advise Postgraduate Deans and Heads of School on the following matters:

o Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns;

o Recruitment to training posts and programmes;

To provide reports to the Specialty Training Committee and School Board
To complete the annual school development plan

Educational and Workforce Development

To advise and support the Postgraduate Dean in educational and workforce development elements, including professional development of the educational faculty
To support compliance with requirements particularly with regard to the supervision and support for trainees and learners.
To identify learning needs and support provision of educational appraisal, educator development and resource for faculty, trainees and learners.
To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across the School.

Intelligence Support/ provision

To ensure local intelligence processes inform quality management processes.
To engage with information systems (trainee database, post establishments).

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

To contribute to workforce planning, ensuring clinical engagement with local and national workforce planning processes.
To develop educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies, engaging with commissioning processes as required.
To identify and support the implementation of alternative workforce solutions within the School.
To advise the Postgraduate Dean on commissioning and decommissioning activities.

Finance

To engage with financial business planning processes and associated School budgets as needed.
To ensure compliance with procurement requirements.

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

Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
Primary clinical healthcare qualification

Desirable

Educational qualification such as postgraduate certificate diploma or masters in medical education

Experience

Essential

Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies

Desirable

Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
Understanding of current health, social care and education policy

Skills

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
Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Desirable

Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

Behaviours and Values

Essential

To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
Primary clinical healthcare qualification

Desirable

Educational qualification such as postgraduate certificate diploma or masters in medical education

Experience

Essential

Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies

Desirable

Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
Understanding of current health, social care and education policy

Skills

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
Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Desirable

Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

Behaviours and Values

Essential

To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training

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

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

Victoria House

NHSE East Wing, Capital Park, Fulbourn

Cambridge

CB21 5XB

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Victoria House

NHSE East Wing, Capital Park, Fulbourn

Cambridge

CB21 5XB

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 for Psychiatry

Anna Conway-Morris

anna.conway-morris@cpft.nhs.uk

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-EOE-12233-E

Job locations

Victoria House

NHSE East Wing, Capital Park, Fulbourn

Cambridge

CB21 5XB

Supporting documents

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