Job Title: Foundation Programme Director
Job Location: Tan Office Ln, Stowmarket IP14, UK
Job Location Type: Hybrid
Job Contract Type: Part-time
Job Seniority Level: Director
Overview
In June 2025, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care introduced two key frameworks: 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 come together to form a new organisation – Public Services Delivery Scotland – in April 2026. The new organisation will play a pivotal role in supporting the renewal and long‑term sustainability of health and care services across Scotland. Further details can be found in the public consultation paper “NHS Delivery – A New National Delivery Organisation” on the Scottish Government website.
Position Details
Foundation Programme Director – East Region (E04 Programme FY1 & FY2)
Hours: Part-Time, 1 PA (4 hours per week)
Duration: Fixed Term / Secondment for 36 months.
Location: Flexible – NES is a remote‑friendly employer supporting office, remote and hybrid working.
For NHS employees considering this post, appointments will only be considered on a secondment or Service Level Agreement (SLA) basis, initially.
Responsibilities
* Manage the Foundation Programme (E04 FY1 & FY2) and the education and training needs of each trainee (approximately 30 trainees).
* Support teaching programmes, act as the local Foundation contact, and regularly gather quality‑management (QM) type information for units.
* Collaborate with the Postgraduate Dean or appropriate Associate Postgraduate Dean, and may combine the role with that of an educational or clinical supervisor.
Qualifications
* Consultant, GP or SAS doctor with a permanent contract.
* Accountable to the Postgraduate Dean or appropriate Associate Postgraduate Dean.
* Must have employer support for a Service Level Agreement (SLA) within the job plan prior to interview.
* Eligible to combine with educational or clinical supervision responsibilities.
Other Information
Salary Scale: Consultant, Associate Adviser or other appropriate pay scale.
Some travel throughout Scotland may be required.
For further information, refer to the Job Information pack which includes a copy of the job description, person specification and conditions of service.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Surinder Panpher, Associate Postgraduate Dean.
Closing Date: 10th March 2026.
Committed to equal opportunities.
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