KSS Training Programme Director for Psychotherapy
An outstanding individual is sought to fulfill the role of Training Programme Director for Psychotherapy for KSS.
This is a 0.5 PA Training Programme Director vacancy.
The role involves working with and supporting the Head of School in leading various functions aligned with the NHSEngland mandate.
The Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School. The role focuses on improving learner supervision, assessment, and experience, engaging faculty, and ensuring effective educational outcomes now and in the future. It also involves workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.
To support the Postgraduate Dean, the Training Programme Director will work across health and social care sectors within a team, ensuring education reflects changing service models. This aims to deliver an integrated workforce from diverse professional backgrounds.
Main duties of the job
The Programme Director will ensure compliance with national standards and local guidelines. Responsibilities include:
* Overseeing the Psychotherapy Regional Training Programme
* Addressing specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns
* Recruitment to training posts and programmes
* Managing postgraduate programmes, including assessments, progression, rotations, support, remediation, OOP management, careers support, and related areas.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Psychotherapy training in the region, possessing strong leadership and communication skills, and able to work effectively within a multi-professional team.
About us
Our purpose is to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all by:
* Improving health and reducing inequalities
* Making the NHS a great place to work
* Ensuring a knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate healthcare workforce
* Optimizing digital technology, research, and innovation
For more information, visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend at least 40% of their time working in person.
Successful applicants will undergo an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the ESR system, which collects relevant employment information. You may opt out of this process during recruitment if you prefer.
Job responsibilities
The appointment is initially for 1 year, with the possibility of extension upon mutual agreement. Further details are available in the attached Job Description and supporting documents.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS should seek employer approval before applying, as the role is offered on a secondment basis only.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Fellowship of a relevant College/Faculty or professional body
* Participation in educational development courses
* Qualifications such as PG Cert, diploma, or MSc in Medical Education
Skills and Abilities
* Leadership and motivational skills
* Visionary and innovative mindset
* Political awareness and sensitivity in managing complexity
* Problem-solving and objectivity
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
* Organizational and time management abilities
* Commitment to personal and team development
* Credibility with colleagues and stakeholders
* Academic credibility and rapid relationship-building skills
Employment/Experience
* Experience working with learners or doctors in training
* Leadership in clinical and educational settings, managing multidisciplinary teams
* Proven delivery of service and education
* Knowledge of relevant Colleges, professional bodies, and NHS organizations
* Understanding workforce transformation initiatives
* Recent experience in recruitment, selection, and E&D
* Active engagement with appraisal processes
* Knowledge of NHS structures, processes, and funding streams
* For doctors, a valid license to practice
* Previous healthcare education leadership roles
* Awareness of current health, social care, and education policies
Salary will be in line with TPD sessional payments, depending on experience.
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