Training Programme Director - Palliative Medicine

NHS England

The closing date is 07 May 2025

Job summary

The post holder will oversee the delivery of the Palliative Medicine training Programme for the West (Liverpool) part of the Scheme.

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

The post holder will be a member of the School Board and Palliative Medicine Speciality Training committee.

Main duties of the job

he Training Programme Director will focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Palliative Medicine 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 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.

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments

Contract

Secondment

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-NW-13718-E

Job locations

Regatta Place

Summers Road

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 Palliative Medicine on the Specialist Register
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
  • 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 Palliative Medicine 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 Palliative Medicine on the Specialist Register
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
  • 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 Palliative Medicine 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

Summers Road

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

Summers Road

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:

Head of School Medicine

Raj Parikh

raj.parikh@nhs.net

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments

Contract

Secondment

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-NW-13718-E

Job locations

Regatta Place

Summers Road

Liverpool

L3 4BL


Supporting documents

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