Training Programme Director

Job responsibilities

To work closely with the Head of School and stakeholders to:

• Deliver specialty specific curriculum advice to trainees, trainers, Local Education Providers, etc.
• Support recruitment to training posts and programmes.
• Contribute to the organisation, development and evaluation of specialty training teaching such that learners within the programme are supported to fulfil their full potential.
• Support the use of clinical skills training and simulation (where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors.
• Actively engaging in processes pertinent to specialty training including:
• Management of rotations, out of programme management, less than full-time training, inter-deanery and inter-programme transfer.
• Support, monitor and enable trainee progression through the early identification of trainees requiring additional support and escalation as required and referral to appropriate services.
• Engagement with assessment processes and delivery of ARCPs.
• Assisting with trainee support and remediation.
• Contribute to meeting Code of Practice requirements, ensuring that rotational information is available to meet deadlines, and to support information sharing to track exceptions.
• Facilitate career advice or be able to provide access to career management skills or provision

Quality and Safety:

• Emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners.
• Support the implementation and delivery of the NHSE Quality Framework across all placements.

Professional Responsibilities

• To attend such meetings as advised, within NHSE Local Office / School structure
• To undertake professional development identified for the role (mandatory training, attendance at required training days, on-line e-learning packages, etc)
• To actively engage in appraisal pertinent to the role.
• To actively contribute to workstreams/programmes as may be required (and agreed) to assist national /local office/School delivery of strategy.
• To adapt to changes including undertaking other such duties as are required to meet the needs and requirements of NHS

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

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• Able to demonstrate NHSE's values and commitment to the values described in the NHS Constitution.
• Commitment to own personal development.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment and enthusiasm for education and training.
• Adaptable in approach including the flexibility to work in changing environments.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• A strong sense of vision, leadership and ability to innovate.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty.
• Ability to critically appraise and problem solve whilst maintaining objectivity.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
• Proven organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to support others (pastoral skills) and to help others develop and progress.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Good working knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes.
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.
• Experience of working with learners and doctors in training in an educational context.
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership including across multi-professional teams.
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, National Institute for Health Research and academic training, NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.

Desirable

• Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education.
• Previous experience in the recruitment and selection of doctors / learners to educational programmes.
• Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education.
• Understanding of current health, social care and education policy.
• An understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Medical or Dental Practitioner with a current licence to practise or hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (or equivalent) in Public Health (for roles in School of Public Health).
• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty or professional association relevant to the advertised role's Specialty.
• Applicants should either work in NHS clinical practice (or similar setting) or should have previously undertaken clinical practice within the last 2 years prior to the intended start date of the role.
• Applicants should either work in NHS clinical practice (or similar setting) or should have previously undertaken clinical practice within the last 2 years prior to the intended start date of the role.
• Applicants, regardless of professional background, must have a track record of professionalism in line with the principles set out in Good Medical Practice and compatible with appointment in a senior clinical educator role.
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development.
• Active involvement in, and up to date with, NHS appraisal processes.
• Applicants who are GPs are normally required to be on the National Performer's List (unless they are solely undertaking an educational management role).

Desirable

• Higher educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, diploma or Master's in education.

UK Registration

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