Training Programme Director - Old Age Psychiatry Mersey

NHS England

The closing date is 06 May 2025

Job summary

The post holder will oversee the delivery of the Old Age training Programme for the West (Liverpool) part of the Scheme. They will work closely with the East (NW) scheme TPD.

The post holder will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the North West School of Psychiatry and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme.

The post holder will be a member of the School Board and Old Age Psychiatry Speciality Training committee.

Please note this is a 3-year secondment extendable to a maximum of three years, subject to mutual agreement.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://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.

If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.

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

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£5,000 a year pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-NW-13719-E

Job locations

Regatta Place

Liverpool

L3 4BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry on the Specialist Register
  • Member / Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
  • Consultant currently working in NHS Trust in North West England

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

  • Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context
  • Experience as an educational supervisor especially for Psychiatric trainees
  • Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda
  • Experience in Recruitment
  • Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education

Desirable

  • Clinical Manager experience
  • Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education would be desirable

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable Leadership skills and an ability to motivate others
  • Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral presentation skills
  • Committed to own professional development

Desirable

  • A strong sense of vision and an ability to innovate
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry on the Specialist Register
  • Member / Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
  • Consultant currently working in NHS Trust in North West England

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

  • Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context
  • Experience as an educational supervisor especially for Psychiatric trainees
  • Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda
  • Experience in Recruitment
  • Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education

Desirable

  • Clinical Manager experience
  • Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education would be desirable

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable Leadership skills and an ability to motivate others
  • Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral presentation skills
  • Committed to own professional development

Desirable

  • A strong sense of vision and an ability to innovate

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

Regatta Place

Liverpool

L3 4BL


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Regatta Place

Liverpool

L3 4BL


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Head of School Psychiatry

Seri Abraham

seri.abraham@nhs.net

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£5,000 a year pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-NW-13719-E

Job locations

Regatta Place

Liverpool

L3 4BL


Supporting documents

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