Overview
In June 2025, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care introduced the Population Health Framework and the Service Renewal Framework (SRF). The SRF sets out an ambitious vision to drive innovation and enable more integrated delivery across Scotland’s health and care services. As part of this transformation, NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) and NHS Education for Scotland (NES) will form a new organisation: Public Services Delivery Scotland in April 2026. The new organisation will support the renewal and long-term sustainability of health and care services across Scotland.
Training Programme Director for Paediatrics – South East
Hours: 1.5 PA (6 hours per week)
Duration: Fixed Term for 36 months
Flexible Location: NES is a remote-friendly employer supporting office, remote and hybrid working within the UK. We’re happy to discuss how you want to work.
About NES
NES is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations. We are a leader in educational design, delivery and quality assurance and provide wide-ranging support to workforce development. We are the official provider of workforce statistics for NHS Scotland and support national workforce planning. We design and develop digital technologies supporting innovation and transformation. Our purpose is to drive change and improve the quality of care experienced by citizens across Scotland by ensuring that we have the right staff, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time. NES is integral to improving outcomes for people and in ensuring a skilled and capable workforce underpins the design and delivery of services. We recognise the significant contribution we can make to improving population health, reducing inequalities and economic development.
Role and Responsibilities
* Manage specialty training programmes for doctors holding appointments such as specialty registrar (StR) and locum appointments for training (LATs).
* Be a consultant and be accountable to the Postgraduate Dean or appropriate Associate Dean. May combine the role with an educational and/or clinical supervisor.
* Collaborate with the Training Programme Director for Paediatrics across regions to support training delivery and programme quality.
Contract and Working Arrangements
* Time commitment: 1.5 PA (6 hours per week).
* Fixed Term for 36 months.
* Flexible location: remote-friendly with options for office/remote/hybrid working (within the UK).
How to Apply and Key Dates
* Closing Date: 22nd March 2026
* Interview Date: 21st April 2026
* Formal pre-employment checks may include confirmation of eligibility to work in the UK.
Important notes
* Applicants who wish to apply on a secondment basis are encouraged to discuss with their current employer.
* For NHS employees, appointments may be considered on a secondment or SLA basis in the first instance.
* CVs will not be accepted.
* Eligibility to work in the UK must be maintained throughout employment; evidence may be produced on request.
Contact for Further Information
Informal enquiries should be directed to Claire Alexander, Associate Postgraduate Dean (Claire.Alexander@nhs.scot).
Equal Employment Opportunity We actively encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
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