Training Programme Director for Ophthalmology ST1-3 (South London)
An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Ophthalmology for South London. The role responsibilities are for ST1-3 resident doctors in South London, as well as Regional Teaching. The Programme Director will work with and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions within their specialty, aligned to the NHS England mandate. The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College and also guidelines and standards established within Ophthalmology, are met. The successful applicant will work closely with the Head of School, other Ophthalmology TPDs, the LaSE team—including the PGMDE Business Manager, Postgraduate Dean, and other key departments including Quality.
The Programme Director will work with the Postgraduate Dean to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient‑centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the Specialty’s 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.
* Ensure an average of 40% on‑site presence for contractual office‑based colleagues
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Ophthalmology training across the region and will also have strong leadership and communication skills, and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi‑professional team.
For further details or to arrange an informal visit, contact: Cordelia McKechnie, Head of School, cordelia.mckechnie1@nhs.net.
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