An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Palliative Medicine.
The post will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement to Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery remunerated on the NHS Consultant Pay Scale - 1PA per week.
All work undertaken is to be incorporated into the Consultant Job Plan.
The role of Training Programme Director is to work and support the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.
The Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School.
The Training Programme Director will focus on improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future.
The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links as well as innovative ways of curriculum delivery and workforce well-being strategies.
To support the Postgraduate Dean, Training Programme Directors work across the spectrum of health and where relevant, social care, within the context of a team, so that the provision of education reflects changing service models.
This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum of professional and other backgrounds.
Main duties of the jobEngaging People/ Key Working Relationships Development of an effective network of communication and collaboration of all relevant stakeholders on a local, regional and national basis:
Postgraduate Dean and DeputiesHead of SchoolStaff at all levels across the area covered by the local officePractices and schemesAssociate DeansClinical FacultyOther Heads of SchoolsOther Training Programme DirectorsRoyal CollegesProfessional and regulatory bodiesWider Stakeholder NetworkLocal Medical SchoolsProviders across the regionDirectors of EducationHigher Educational InstitutionsDelivering Results/ Functional Responsibilities Ensuring high standards of education and training as defined by the GMC with respect to training posts and educational programmes.Ensuring that objectives are met within budget and proportionate contribution to budget savings.Ensuring that Code of Practice Guidelines are met.Giving guidance on OOP / IDT's / LTFT / Acting up applications.Job ResponsibilitiesTo work with the Head of School: To provide effective clinical leadership, contributing to the strategic development of Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery.To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training.To be an advocate and a positive role model on behalf of Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery, by promoting leadership that inspires, motivates and empowers all staff, and demonstrating the values of the NHS.To work locally with key groups and stakeholders, to attend and host events across the regions, to develop key liaisons and to ensure effective local engagement and responsiveness in line with the culture of Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery.To review how multi-professional healthcare teams interact and identify opportunities for different healthcare professions to work more effectively together through education and training.To work with providers and others to support and capture innovation locally and ensure national and local conversations develop best practice.Corporate Leadership To support delivery of the specialty-specific aspects of the Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery mandate through local initiatives and programmes.Involvement in Programmes and Projects To support work programmes on behalf of Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery that support local and national developments and initiatives.Commitment to national vision, policies and processes for effective educational quality management.Leadership and Management Leading on all TPD activities across the region.Ensuring that trainee rotations and placements are managed in accordance with Code of Practice guidance.Quality and Safety To work closely with the Head of School to support implementation of the Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery Quality Framework and:
Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners.Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement To support the development of quality processes which are complementary across the healthcare workforce.To support the use of clinical skills training and simulation (where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors.School Programme Management To oversee School programme management and advise the Head of School on the following matters:
Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns.Recruitment to training posts and programmes.To use our educational resources to support learners within programmes to fulfil their full potential.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.Secondments: Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Person SpecificationQualificationsPrimary medical qualification or On the Specialist Register.Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, Professional Association and/or Regulatory Body.ExperienceExperience of working with learners or doctors in training in educational context.Experience of clinical and educational leadership.Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.SkillsLeadership.Problem Solving.Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.Organisation and time management skills.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
NHS England Office in North East & Yorkshire
Depending on experience Salary paid in line with TPD sessional payments.
ContractSecondment
Working patternPart-time
Reference number990-NEY-6866181-E
Job locationsNHS England Office in North East & Yorkshire
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