NHS England

Deputy Training Programme Director for General Surgery

The closing date is 08 June 2025

Job summary

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role ofDeputy Training Programme Director for General Surgery.

The post will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement to NHS England on TPD sessional payments (TPD = £10,000 per annum, per PA session /4 hours per week)

All work undertaken is to be incorporated into the Consultant Job Plan. The role of Deputy Training Programme Director is to work and support the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.

The Deputy Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School. The Deputy Training Programme Director will focus on 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 as well as innovative ways of curriculum delivery and workforce well-being strategies.

To support the Postgraduate Dean, Deputy Training Programme Directors work across the spectrum of health and where relevant, social care, within the context of a team, so that the provision of education reflects changing service models. This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum if professional and other backgrounds.

Main duties of the job

Engaging People/Key Working Relationships

Development of an effective network of communication and collaboration of all relevant stakeholders on a local, regional and national basis:

  • Postgraduate Dean
  • Head of School
  • Staff at all levels across the geographical area covered by the local office
  • Practices and schemes
  • Associate and deputy deans
  • Clinical Faculty
  • Other Heads of Schools
  • Other Training Programme Directors, where appropriate
  • Royal Colleges
  • Professional and regulatory bodies
  • Wider Stakeholder Network
  • Local Medical and Dental Schools
  • Providers and commissioners across the region
  • Directors of Education
  • Higher Educational Institution

Delivering Results/ Functional Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring high standards of education and training as defined by the General Medicine Council and other national bodies with respect to training posts and other educational programmes in the Yorkshire and the Humber.
  • Commitment to national vision, policies and processes for effective educational quality management.
  • Ensuring that objectives are met within budget and proportionate contribution to budget savings when required
  • Ensuring that Code of Practice Guidelines are met
  • Giving accurate guidance to trainees on OOP/ IDTs/ LTFT/ Acting up applications

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 visithttps://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.

Details

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments

Contract

Secondment

Duration

17 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-NEY-12853-E

Job locations

Wellington Place/Riverside House/Health House

Leeds/Rotherham/Hull

LS1 4PL


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.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Primary medical qualification or On the Specialist Register
  • Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, Professional Association and/or Regulatory Body

Experience

Essential

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

Skills

Essential

  • Leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
  • Organisation and time management skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Primary medical qualification or On the Specialist Register
  • Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, Professional Association and/or Regulatory Body

Experience

Essential

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

Skills

Essential

  • Leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
  • Organisation and time management skills

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Wellington Place/Riverside House/Health House

Leeds/Rotherham/Hull

LS1 4PL


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Wellington Place/Riverside House/Health House

Leeds/Rotherham/Hull

LS1 4PL


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of School of Surgery

Nandan Haldipur

nandan.haldipur@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments

Contract

Secondment

Duration

17 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-NEY-12853-E

Job locations

Wellington Place/Riverside House/Health House

Leeds/Rotherham/Hull

LS1 4PL


Supporting documents

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