Training Programme Director – Physician Associate Preceptorships
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with knowledge of current educational theory and practice, and ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of relevant issues. The post holder will maintain clinical skills and knowledge of local and national issues relating to standards of medical and multidisciplinary education.
It offers the opportunity to a senior educator to develop their knowledge and skills in programme leadership and management within the Medical Associate Professions and to build on the quality of the training programme and faculty development that has been enhanced in previous years.
As well as building links across specialties and developing educator networks nationally, this is a great opportunity to focus on whole workforce transformation and further developing multi‑professional links.
Main duties of the job
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. These functions include:
* Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance
* Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement
* Educational and Workforce Development
* Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning
* Finance
Job responsibilities
The PA Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the EoE Associate Dean for Medical Associate Professions. The PA 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 PA Training Programme Director will work across the spectrum of health and where relevant, social care, within the context of a team, so that the provision of education reflects changing service models. This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum of professional and other backgrounds.
For full details refer to the attached JDPS.
Please note that the applicable grade for this role is Medical/Dental and therefore the primary clinical healthcare qualification must be an MBBS, BDS or BChD.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Primary clinical healthcare qualification or Postgraduate diploma or master’s qualification in physician associate studies
* Membership/Fellowship of a Royal College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
* Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses)
* Educational qualification such as a 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 EDI strategy, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
* Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
* Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
Skills and Abilities
* 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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