Main area Training Programme Director – Neurology (South) – 5 months secondment for current NHS employees until 31 March 2027. Hours: Part time – 0.75 session per week (3 hours per week). Job ref: 990-NEY-EC2767-E.
Job overview
An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director – Neurology (South). The post will be available on a secondment arrangement to NHS England – 0.75PA (3 hours per week). The role is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School.
Main duties of the job
Engaging People / Key Working Relationships
Development of an effective network of communication and collaboration of all relevant stakeholders on a local, regional and national basis:
* 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 Medicine Council and other national bodies with respect to training posts and other educational programmes in the Yorkshire and the Humber.
* Commitment to national vision, policies and processes for effective educational quality management.
* Ensuring that objectives are met within budget and proportionate contribution to budget savings when required.
* Ensuring that Code of Practice Guidelines are met.
* Giving accurate guidance to trainees on OOP / IDTs / LTFT / Acting up applications.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Leadership – to provide effective clinical leadership and to work on behalf of the Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery, providing expert advice on specialty‑specific matters.
* Quality and safety – to 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; attendance at School meetings and other relevant meetings; meeting Code of Practice requirements.
* Educational and Workforce Development – to advise and support in educational and workforce development elements.
* Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning – to develop educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies.
* Finance – to ensure compliance with procurement requirements.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered the role on a secondment basis only; agreement must be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Qualifications
* Primary medical qualification or registration on the Specialist Register.
* Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, Professional Association and/or Regulatory Body.
* You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Experience
* Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.
* Experience of clinical and educational leadership.
* Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.
Skills
* Leadership.
* Problem solving.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
* Organisation and time management skills.
Our commitments to you
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered. When you join us, we want you to grow and excel, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that.
We welcome your talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neuro‑divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
We ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process. This includes considering reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro‑divergent.
We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.
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