Overview
The Training Programme Director for Surgical International Medical Graduates will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the School of Surgery. The post holder will specifically have responsibility for strategy development and implementation to enable support for surgical post‑graduate doctors in training (PGDIT) who are international medical graduates (IMG). This includes developing both educators and PGDITs, improving opportunities for these residents and providing pastoral support.
The Director will also lead on the development of the School's Recruitment and Retention Strategy and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme.
Main duties
* Collaborate with the Head of School of Surgery to develop and implement a Medical Workforce Strategy that supports the retention of Surgical Trainees, focusing on developing opportunities and support for IMG PGDITs.
* Integrate innovation into surgical training programmes, ensuring integrity and commitment to continual improvement.
Job responsibilities
The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Surgery are met.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Surgery Exam training across the region, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively as a member of a multi‑professional team.
Further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification, can be found in the attached supporting documents.
About us
Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms – enabling us to design and deliver high‑quality NHS services.
We lead the NHS in England 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 people can develop and make a difference.
* 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.
Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and waste.
If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in‑person.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Consultant or Specialty Doctor in a Surgical discipline working in NHS in North‑West England.
* Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.
* Education qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education.
Skills
* Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
* A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate.
* Politically astute with an ability to manage complexity and uncertainty sensitively.
* Ability to problem‑solve and maintain objectivity.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
* Ability to quickly establish professional credibility with colleagues and stakeholders.
* Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
* Committed to personal development and able to support others in their development.
* Ability to employ a collaborative approach with shared decision‑making.
* Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility.
Knowledge & Experience
* Considerable experience working with doctors in an educational context.
* Experience as an educational supervisor.
* Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education.
* Understanding of the Workforce Transformation agenda.
* Experience in recruitment.
* Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last three years.
* Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.
* Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise.
* Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education.
* Experience of organising or delivering teaching programmes.
* Significant academic or research experience.
Contract
Secondment
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part‑time
Reference number
990‑NW‑EC1912‑E
Job locations
Any NHSE Office across North‑West region
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