Job summary
The Training Programme Director in Core Surgery Training (East) will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the School of Surgery.
- The post holder will lead on the development of the School's Recruitment and Retention Strategy and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme.
- The post holder will be a member of the School Board.
As a result of NHS England's (NHSE) integration into the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), please note that the end date for all new educator appointments will be 31st March 2027. The successful applicant will be updated regarding potential extensions (not guaranteed) beyond this date.
Main duties of the job
The Training Programme Director will focus upon 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.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Core Surgery training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.
About us
Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.
We lead the NHS in England 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 people can develop and make a difference
- 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
Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and waste.
If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Core Surgery are met. Responsibilities will include:
- To oversee the Specialtys Regional Training Programme
- Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns
- Recruitment to training posts and programmes
- Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Surgery training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.
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
The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Core Surgery are met. Responsibilities will include:
- To oversee the Specialtys Regional Training Programme
- Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns
- Recruitment to training posts and programmes
- Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Surgery training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.
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
- Consultant or Specialist Doctor in Core Surgery and currently working in the NHS in the NW of England.
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
Desirable
- Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education
Experience
Essential
- Experience of organising / delivering education programmes / courses.
- Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context.
- Experience as an educational supervisor.
- Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education.
- Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda.
- Experience in Recruitment.
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years.
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.
- Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise.
- Clinical Manager Experience.
Desirable
- Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education.
- Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education would be desirable.
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.
Desirable
- Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Consultant or Specialist Doctor in Core Surgery and currently working in the NHS in the NW of England.
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
Desirable
- Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education
Experience
Essential
- Experience of organising / delivering education programmes / courses.
- Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context.
- Experience as an educational supervisor.
- Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education.
- Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda.
- Experience in Recruitment.
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years.
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.
- Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise.
- Clinical Manager Experience.
Desirable
- Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education.
- Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education would be desirable.
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.
Desirable
- Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
