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.
As a result of NHS England's (NHSE) integration into the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), please note that the end date for all new educator secondments/posts will be 31st October 2026. The successful applicant will be updated regarding potential extensions beyond this date.
Main duties of the job
The 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 (specialty) 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Genito-Urinary Medicine are met. Responsibilities will include:
To oversee the Specialtys Regional Training Programme
Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns
Recruitment to training posts and programmes
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.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Genito-Urinary 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.
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
The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Genito-Urinary Medicine are met. Responsibilities will include:
To oversee the Specialtys Regional Training Programme
Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns
Recruitment to training posts and programmes
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.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Genito-Urinary 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.
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
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
