Job summary
An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Clinical Neurophysiology
We have one post available: 0.25 PA across Yorkshire and the Humber.
Accountable to the lead Deputy Postgraduate Dean via the Head of School ofMedicine. Youwill play an important part in the direction of training programmes across NHS England and the Yorkshire Deanery.
Specific roles and responsibilities will be discussed at interview.
Here at the Yorkshire Deanery, 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.
Our values
The NHS belongs to the people and is founded on a common set of principles and values that bind together the communities and people it serves - patients and public - and the staff who work for it. This is called the NHS Constitution for England.
HEE's valuesare those of the NHS Constitution.
They are:
- Working together for patients
- Compassion
- Respect and dignity
- Improving lives
- Commitment to quality of care
Everyone counts
Main duties of the job
Supporting trainees' physical, emotional and mental well-being, essential involvement with recruitment, quality control and assessment of trainees, as well as delivering a training programme that delivers in accordance with the Clinical Neurophysiology Curriculum is required.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant or Associate Specialist with a thorough understanding of Clinical Neurophysiology Training across the region. They will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team
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.
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 this application.
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 this application.
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
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).
