Role Overview
The role of Training Programme Director is to 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.
Educator roles are usually recruited for a fixed 3‑year term, maximum of 2 x 3‑year tenure, however due to NHSE organisational change we are currently able to offer a contract until 31 March 2027.
The salary contribution towards this role is in line with TPD sessional payments at £10,000 per session. Please discuss the details with your employer before applying.
Responsibilities
Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance
* To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners.
* To ensure all learners have equity of access to learning opportunities in an environment free from negative workplace behaviours.
* To support Postgraduate Deans in meeting all NHSE statutory requirements.
Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement
* Assist in the development of quality processes which are complementary across the healthcare workforce.
* To support the use of clinical skills training and simulation (where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors.
School Programme Management
* To oversee the Specialtys Regional Training Programme and advise Postgraduate Deans and Heads of School on the following matters: 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.
* To provide reports to the Specialty Training Committee and School Board.
* To complete the annual school development plan.
Eucational and Workforce Development
* To advise and support the Postgraduate Dean in educational and workforce development elements, including professional development of the educational faculty.
* To support compliance with requirements particularly with regard to the supervision and support for trainees and learners.
* To identify learning needs and support provision of educational appraisal, educator development and resource for faculty, trainees and learners.
* To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter‑professional working across the School.
* To ensure local intelligence processes inform quality management processes.
* To engage with information systems (trainee database, post establishments).
Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning
* To contribute to workforce planning, ensuring clinical engagement with local and national workforce planning processes.
* To develop educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies, engaging with commissioning processes as required.
* To identify and support the implementation of alternative workforce solutions within the School.
* To advise the Postgraduate Dean on commissioning and decommissioning activities.
Finance
* To engage with financial business planning processes and associated School budgets as needed.
* To ensure compliance with procurement requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body.
* Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development.
* Primary clinical healthcare qualification.
* Educational qualification such as postgraduate certificate, diploma or masters in medical education.
Experience
* Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.
* Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi‑professional team.
* Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.
* Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education.
* Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education.
* Understanding of current health, social care and education policy.
Skills
* Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
* Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
* Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress.
* Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility.
Behaviours and Values
* To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training.
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