The role of Training Programme Director is to work with 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. You 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 role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.
To support the Postgraduate Dean, you will 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.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of the 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.
Main duties of the jobThis specific role relates to ST6 & 7 and supports the delivery of the Level 3 curriculum. The successful candidate will be responsible for arranging the allocation of training opportunities for Level 3 trainees, which involves meeting all trainees who are due to commence their SITM training and matching them to the training opportunities.
Job responsibilitiesPlease note: The post is offered on a secondment basis and all candidates are reminded that if they are successful, they are responsible for securing written agreement from their Trust/Practice for release from clinical work for the specified number of PAs/sessions.
The length of appointment will be for 3 years plus potential for a 3 year extension subject to agreement of both parties.
Person SpecificationQualificationsFellowship 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 an 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 to NHSUnderstanding of the workforce transformation agendaTrained and experienced in recruitment, selection and E&D in the last 3 years.Active involvement in and up to date with appraisal processKnowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including understanding workforce educational contextApplicants who are doctors require a licence to practicePrevious or current appointment as a 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 an ability to innovatePolitically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertaintyAbility to problem solve and maintain objectivityStrong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skillsAbility to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholdersExcellent organisational and time management skillsCommitted to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progressAbility to rapidly establish academic credibility
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