Training Programme Director for Medical Oncology (North East London)
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We are seeking an outstanding individual to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Medical Oncology for North East London. The Programme Director will work with and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions within the specialty, aligned to the NHS England mandate. The role ensures that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Medical Oncology are met.
The successful applicant will work closely with the Head of School, other Medical Oncology TPDs, the LaSE team (including the PGMDE Business Manager, Postgraduate Dean, and other key departments such as Quality). They 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.
* Address 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 career support and less‑than‑full‑time training, inter‑deanery transfer, academic training and other related work‑streams.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Medical Oncology training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi‑professional team.
Organisation Purpose
* Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
* Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
* Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care.
* Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation.
* Delivering value for money.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in‑person.
For further details or to arrange informal visits, kindly contact the following:
Name: Jonathan Birns
Job title: Deputy Head of School of Medicine
Email: j.birns@nhs.net
Name: Clifford Lisk
Job title: Deputy Head of School of Medicine
Email: clifford.lisk1@nhs.net
For more information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.
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