Job summary
An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Professional Support and Wellbeing Service (PSWS) for KSS.
This is a 3 PA Training Programme Director vacancy.
The role of Training Programme Director PSWS - Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS)is to work with and support the PSWS Associate Dean and Regional PSWS Business Manager in supporting and delivering professional support and wellbeing services to resident doctors in training across the Kent, Surrey, and Sussex region.
Main duties of the job
The Training Programme Director (TPD)is professionally and managerially accountable to the Associate Dean PSWS. The TPD role will be primarily focused on managing, supporting and developing the team of Case Managers in their roles supporting individual resident doctors in training. The TPD role will also include:
- Supporting complex cases,
- Supporting the development of Case Managers is KSS PSWS
- Improvement and development of existing and new PSWS services,
- Improving engagement and awareness with the KSS educator community,
- Deputising for the PSWS Associate Dean.
The role is evolving as the KSS Deanery operations are transferred out from the London Health Education Team (HET), foundation, GP and public health are already being supported by the SE PSWS team, with the remaining schools to transfer in the future. The role will also focus on new Workforce, Training and Education workstreams across the South-East region that relate to PSWS.
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.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
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.
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.
In line with sessional TPD payments, made via your employing Trust. NHSE give an employer contribution at £10k p/a per 1PA.
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.
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
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.
In line with sessional TPD payments, made via your employing Trust. NHSE give an employer contribution at £10k p/a per 1PA.
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.
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 (PMQ)
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
- Hold or previously held a leadership role in medical education
Desirable
- PGCert in Medical Education
- Leadership development programme relevant to working in the NHS and/or education
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners or resident doctors in training in an educational context and particularly those requiring
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Applicants require a Licence to Practise
- Applicants require a permanent contract of employment in an NHS organisation to support secondment into this role
Desirable
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
- Trained in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last three years with practical experience of this field
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes including experience as an appraiser or ARCP panellist
- Experience and Knowledge Essential Considerable experience of working with learners or resident doctors in training in an educational context and particularly those requiring additional support at individual and group level Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education Applicants require a Licence to Practise Applicants require a permanent contract of employment in an NHS organisation to support secondment into this role Desirable Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda Trained in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last three years with practical experience of this field Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes including experience as an appraiser or ARCP panellist Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification (PMQ)
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
- Hold or previously held a leadership role in medical education
Desirable
- PGCert in Medical Education
- Leadership development programme relevant to working in the NHS and/or education
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners or resident doctors in training in an educational context and particularly those requiring
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Applicants require a Licence to Practise
- Applicants require a permanent contract of employment in an NHS organisation to support secondment into this role
Desirable
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
- Trained in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last three years with practical experience of this field
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes including experience as an appraiser or ARCP panellist
- Experience and Knowledge Essential Considerable experience of working with learners or resident doctors in training in an educational context and particularly those requiring additional support at individual and group level Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education Applicants require a Licence to Practise Applicants require a permanent contract of employment in an NHS organisation to support secondment into this role Desirable Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda Trained in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last three years with practical experience of this field Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes including experience as an appraiser or ARCP panellist Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
