Training Programme Director – Neurology (South)
An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director – Neurology (South). The post will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement to NHS England – 0.75PA (3 hours per week). All work undertaken is to be incorporated into the Consultant Job Plan.
Role Overview
The Training Programme Director works and supports the Head of School in leading the delivery of functions aligned to the NHS England mandate. Responsibilities include improving learner supervision, assessment and experience; engaging faculty; ensuring effective educational outcomes now and in the future; driving whole workforce transformation; developing multi‑professional links; and innovating curriculum delivery and workforce well‑being strategies.
Key Working Relationships
* Postgraduate Dean
* Head of School
* Staff at all levels across the geographical area covered by the local office
* Practices and schemes
* Associate and deputy deans
* Clinical Faculty
* Other Heads of Schools
* Other Training Programme Directors, where appropriate
* Royal Colleges
* Professional and regulatory bodies
* Wider Stakeholder Network
* Local Medical and Dental Schools
* Providers and commissioners across the region
* Directors of Education
* Higher Educational Institutions
Delivering Results / Functional Responsibilities
* Ensuring high standards of education and training as defined by the General Medical Council and other national bodies for training posts and other educational programmes in Yorkshire and the Humber.
* Commitment to national vision, policies and processes for effective educational quality management.
* Ensuring objectives are met within budget and contributing to budget savings when required.
* Ensuring Code of Practice guidelines are met.
* Giving accurate guidance to trainees on OOP, IDTs, LTFT and Acting up applications.
Leadership
* Provide effective clinical leadership.
* Work on behalf of the Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery, providing expert advice on specialty‑specific matters.
Quality and Safety
* Implement the NHSE Quality Framework and Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance.
School Programme Management
* 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 management, careers support, less‑than‑full‑time training, inter‑deanery transfer, academic training and other related work‑streams.
* Attend School meetings within the structure and other relevant meetings.
* Meet Code of Practice requirements.
Educational and Workforce Development
* Advise and support in educational and workforce development elements.
Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning
* Develop educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies.
Finance
* Ensure compliance with procurement requirements.
Secondments
* Applicants from within the NHS will be offered a secondment basis only; agreement must be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
This advert closes on Monday 1 Jun 2026.
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