Training Programme Director Paediatric Cardiology
The post holder will oversee the delivery of the Paediatric Cardiology training Programme in NHSE England North West.
The post holder will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the North West School of Medicine and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme.
The post holder will be a member of the School Board and Medicine Speciality Training committee.
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.
As a result of NHS England's (NHSE) integration into the Department of Health, all educator recruitment activity either extension to existing contracts or new appointments will now be Fixed Term Contracts, will have an end date of 31 March 2027. We are currently reviewing the recruitment process beyond this date and will provide updates as soon as the new procedures
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 Paediatric Cardiology 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.
Job responsibilities
The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Paediatric Cardiology 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 Paediatric Cardiology 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Consultant or Specialist Doctor in Paediatric Cardiology in a substantive Consultant role currently working in the NHS in NW England
* Member / Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
* Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education
Experience
* 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 Practice
* Clinical Manager Experience
* Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education
* Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
Skills
* 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
* Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments
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