Training Programme Director - Geriatric Medicine KSS

Health Education England

This job is now closed

Job summary

Outstanding individuals are sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Geriatric medicine for KSS.

This Training Programme Director vacancy is for 2 posts.

1 x 1 PA
1x 0.5 PA

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. The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College and also guidelines and standards established within Kent, Surrey and Sussex are met.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Head of School, other Geriatric medicine TPD's, LaSE team including; PGMDE Business Manager, Postgraduate Dean, and other key departments including Quality.

They will work with the Postgraduate Dean to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient-centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development

Main duties of the job

The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the faculty, and guidelines and standards established within KSS are met. Responsibilities will include:

To oversee the Specialty's 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 (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.

Here at NHSE, we believe that the most important resource the NHS has is its people. There are few careers that are as rewarding as one in the NHS, or that give you the opportunity to work with such a variety of people. Everyone can make a difference to patients.

About us

On 1 April 2023 Health Education England became part of the new NHS England. Our people are our most important asset; recruiting and retaining the best talent remains crucial to our success. We continue to recruit externally where we cannot fill vacancies internally. We hope you choose to join us but please be aware that some roles may be subject to change in the future. We want to attract and retain highly skilled people to enable us to work with our partners to plan, recruit, educate and train the health workforce. Please note, some supporting documentation attached to this vacancy refers to the legacy organisation, previously known as Health Education England, now NHS England. Work is continuing to harmonise the new NHS England recruitment service and any reference to Health Education England will be updated in due course. More information about the transition to the new NHS England is available here.

Date posted

28 June 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience To be funded by the Education Contract

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-S-SE-3b-20823-A

Job locations

10 South Colonnade

London

E14 4PU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note: The post is offered on a secondment basis and all candidates are reminded that if they are successful, they are responsible for securing written agreement from their Trust/Practice for release from clinical work for the specified number of PAs/sessions.

The length of appointment will be for 3 years plus potential for a 3 year extension subject to agreement of both parties

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The length of appointment will be for 3 years plus potential for a 3 year extension subject to agreement of both parties

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Primary clinical healthcare qualification
Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body Members

Desirable

Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Leadership
Problem Solving
Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
Organisational and time management skills

Desirable

Sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
Strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Able to establish personal/ professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
Experience of clinical and educational leadership
Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education

Desirable

Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
Knowledge of the NHS (structures and processes)
Involvement in appraisal processes
Trained/ experience in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity
Understanding of developments involving relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Primary clinical healthcare qualification
Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body Members

Desirable

Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Leadership
Problem Solving
Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
Organisational and time management skills

Desirable

Sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
Strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Able to establish personal/ professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
Experience of clinical and educational leadership
Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education

Desirable

Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
Knowledge of the NHS (structures and processes)
Involvement in appraisal processes
Trained/ experience in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity
Understanding of developments involving relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).