Job summary
Trent Foundation School - Foundation Training Programme Director - Psychiatry
As Foundation Training Programme Director - Psychiatry, you will be responsible for coordinating the training across the Trent Foundation School. You will ensure that national standards, determined by Royal Colleges, the GMC and NHSE are implemented locally.
Applicants must be currently working within the Trent Foundation School region of the East Midlands area at consultant level or equivalent in the specialty of Psychiatry / Mental Health. Experience within the specialty at consultant level is essential as is considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.
Main duties of the job
The Foundation Training Programme Director for Psychiatry (FTPD) is responsible for the quality, monitoring, supervision and development/delivery of the Foundation Programme placements within the Mental Health Trusts across the Trent Foundation School region and will normally be the named FTPD for a small cohort of trainees. The FTPD will lead on the delivery of Psychiatry Simulation training for the Trent Foundation School.
The FTPD will work with the local lead educators to ensure that each Mental Health placement of the programme meets the NHS England (NHSE) standard for training and that each trainee is able to access a comprehensive range of experiences which will enable them to gain the competences necessary for full registration and completion of foundation training.
You will work with theFoundation School Directorto produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient-centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.
About us
The Trent Foundation School (part of NHS England, working in the East Midlands), is looking for a Foundation Training Programme Director - Psychiatry. Our work is set within the Five Year forward view for the NHS and is defined by the NHSE Mandate from Government. It is part of the consensus on how the NHS needs to change, with a key focus on prevention and a commitment to reducing health inequalities and promoting equality and diversity
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team.
- Current clinical commitment in the School/specialty
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes
Desirable
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
Behaviours and values
Essential
- An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care.
- A transformation leadership style
- Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues
- Management of transformation and change
- Sensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism
- Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHSE commitment to equal opportunities
- Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleauges, trainees and staff. Note the special responsibility as a manager for assessing and minimising risks to staff
- A continuing quest for personal and professional development
- An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification
- Currently working at consultant level or equivalent including SAS doctors in the school area
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and be registered with the regulatory body
Desirable
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and persentation skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Desirable
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team.
- Current clinical commitment in the School/specialty
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes
Desirable
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
Behaviours and values
Essential
- An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care.
- A transformation leadership style
- Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues
- Management of transformation and change
- Sensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism
- Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHSE commitment to equal opportunities
- Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleauges, trainees and staff. Note the special responsibility as a manager for assessing and minimising risks to staff
- A continuing quest for personal and professional development
- An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification
- Currently working at consultant level or equivalent including SAS doctors in the school area
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and be registered with the regulatory body
Desirable
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and persentation skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Desirable
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
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).
