NHS England
About
NHS England leads the NHS in England to deliver high quality care for all. We support NHS organisations to deliver better outcomes for our patients and communities, work to get the best possible value for taxpayers, and drive improvement across the NHS.
Through our seven regional teams, NHS England supports loca integrated care systemsl, made up of public services that provide health and care NHS organisations, primary care professionals, local councils, social care providers and the community, voluntary and social enterprise sector to improve the health of the population, improve the quality of care, tackle inequalities and deliver care more efficiently.
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Key details
Location
Site100 Temple StreetTownBristolPostcodeBS1 6AGMajor / Minor RegionWest Yorkshire
Contract type & working pattern
ContractSecondment: 3 years (Extendable by a further 2 years by mutual consent)HoursPart time - 0.5 session per week (2 hours per week worked flexibly)
Salary
GradeNHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Specialty
Main areaCardiology
Our Organisation
The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive and we all have our part to play.
As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.
As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether thats a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a home office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job Overview
The role of Specialty Training Programme Director for Cardiology within the SW School of Medicine will work with and support the Head of School for Medicine in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England (and legacy HEE) mandate and long-term workforce plan.
The role will focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future.
The appointment will be made on the basis of a part-time secondment to NHS England, alongside existing employment with an NHS Trust in the South West geographical footprint.
This is a senior educator position appointed on a secondment basis. The contract is for 3 years, with potential to extend for a further 2 years with mutual agreement.
Advert
The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician with a thorough understanding of education and training across the region. They will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.
Working for our organisation
The NHS England Board Have Set Out The Top-level Purpose For The New Organisation To Lead The NHS In England To Deliver High-quality Services For All, Which Will Inform The Detailed Design Work And We Will Achieve This Purpose By
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.
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Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the Job Description and other supporting documents.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS willbe offered on a secondment basis only, agreementshouldbeobtainedfromtheiremployerpriortosubmittingtheapplication.
Our commitments to you
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered. Were passionate about nurturing and developing people. 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 have policies and procedures to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of 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.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK under the Skilled Worker route are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
If applying for this role on a secondment basis, please make sure you have obtained prior agreement from your current line manager to apply for this position.
Please note that we currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.
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NHS England
Applicant requirements
warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Person specification
Qualifications And Training
Essential criteria
Primary clinical healthcare qualification
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)
Consultant currently working in the South West
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
Skills And Abilities
Essential criteria
Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
Documents
Specialty Training Programme Director JD, 728.3)PDFKB
Occupational Functional requirements (, 69.8)PDFKB
NHSE - Verification of ID and RTW Guide (, 306.6)PDFKB
Guide to Completing Your Application (, 42.7)DOCXKB
Note for Existing NHS Employees applying for Fixed Term vacancies (, 26.2)DOCXKB
Redundancy Clawback (, 16.7)PDFKB
Further details / informal visits contact
NameCarolyn MacKinlayJob titleHead of School of MedicineEmail address [email protected]
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