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 Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
About us
Our work supports the NHS to deliver high quality services for patients and best value for taxpayers.
Our staff bring expertise across hundreds of specialisms -- including clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.
We lead the NHS in England 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
Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, leading to full integration. The aim is to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and eliminates waste.
If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance
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To contribute to create a culture of well-being within the training program, promoting positive behaviours and addressing any issues related to bullying, harassment, or undermining.
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To collaborate with other stakeholders, such as Educational Supervisors, Heads of School, and the Postgraduate Dean, to ensure a coordinated approach to trainee well-being.
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 contribute to create a culture of well-being within the training program, promoting positive behaviours and addressing any issues related to bullying, harassment, or undermining.
-
To collaborate with other stakeholders, such as Educational Supervisors, Heads of School, and the Postgraduate Dean, to ensure a coordinated approach to trainee well-being.
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
- o Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
- o Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
- o Primary clinical healthcare qualification
Desirable
- o Educational qualification such as postgraduate certificate diploma or masters in medical education
Experience
Essential
- o Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
- o Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
- o Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
Desirable
- o Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- o Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
- o Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
Skills
Essential
- oDemonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- oAbility to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key Stakeholders
- o Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Desirable
- oAbility to rapidly establish academic credibility
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- o 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
- o Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
- o Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
- o Primary clinical healthcare qualification
Desirable
- o Educational qualification such as postgraduate certificate diploma or masters in medical education
Experience
Essential
- o Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
- o Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
- o Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
Desirable
- o Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- o Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
- o Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
Skills
Essential
- oDemonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- oAbility to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key Stakeholders
- o Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Desirable
- oAbility to rapidly establish academic credibility
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- o 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
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).
