TPD for Psychiatry of Learning Disabilities North LondonAn outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Psychiatry of Learning Disabilities for North London. This is currently advertised as a FTC until 31/5/25.
The role of Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions within their specialty, aligned to the NHS England mandate. The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Psychiatry of Learning Disabilities are met.
The successful applicant will work closely with the Head of School, other Psychiatry of Learning Disabilities TPDs, LaSE team including; PGMDE Business Manager, Postgraduate Dean, and other key departments including Quality. They will work with the Postgraduate Dean to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient-centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.
Main duties of the jobThe Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Psychiatry of Learning Disabilities are met. Responsibilities will include:
Overseeing the Specialty's Regional Training ProgrammeAddressing specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concernsRecruitment to training posts and programmesPostgraduate 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.The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of specialty training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.
About usThe 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.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.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher.
Job responsibilitiesYou can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Person SpecificationQualificationsMembership/Fellowship of College/Faculty, professional association, and/or bodyAttendance at courses aimed to support educational developmentQualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical EducationEmployment / ExperienceWorking with learners or doctors in training in educational contextExperience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional teamDemonstrable track record of delivery of service and educationUnderstanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisationsUnderstanding of the workforce transformation agendaTrained and experienced in recruitment, selection and E&D in the last 3 yearsActive involvement in and up to date with appraisal processKnowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes including understanding workforce mattersApplicants who are doctors require a licence to practicePrevious or current appointment as leader in healthcare educationAwareness of funding streams for healthcare educationUnderstanding of current health and social care and education policySkills and AbilitiesDemonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate othersA strong sense of vision and ability to innovatePolitically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complex and uncertaintyAbility to problem solve and maintain objectivityStrong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skillsAbility to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with key stakeholdersExcellent organisational and time management skillsPersonal development and support others to develop and progressAbility to rapidly establish academic credibilityDepending on experience, salary paid in line with TPD sessional payments.
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