An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Core Psychiatry for KSS.
This is a 1.5 PA Training Programme Director vacancy.
The role of Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.
The Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School. The focus includes 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.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the Core Psychiatry 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
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Core Psychiatry training across the region, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively as a member of a multi‑professional team.
Employment Conditions
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered the role on a secondment basis only; agreement must be obtained from their employer prior to submission of the application.
This advert closes on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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