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Job overview
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. The Training Programme Director 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.
Main duties of the job
To support the Postgraduate Dean, Training Programme Directors 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Educational and Workforce Development
To advise and support the Head of School in educational and workforce development elements, including:
Professional Development of the educational faculty
- To support compliance with requirements particularly with regard to the supervision and support for trainees and learners.
- To identify learning needs and support provision of educational appraisal, educator development and resource for faculty, trainees and learners.
- To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across the School.
Intelligence Support/provision
- To ensure local intelligence processes inform quality management processes.
- To engage with information systems (trainee database, post establishments).
Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning
- To develop educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies, engaging with commissioning processes as required.
- To support the implementation of alternative workforce solutions within the School.
- To advise the Head of School on commissioning and decommissioning activities.
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Person specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
- A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate.
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress.
Desirable
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty.
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- A transformation leadership style.
- Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues.
- Management of transformation and change.
- Sensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism.
- Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHS England (WTE Directorate) commitment to equal opportunities.
- Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff. Note the special responsibility as a manager for assessing and minimising risks to staff.
- A continuing quest for personal and professional development.
- An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Current clinical commitment in the School/specialty.
- Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team.
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years.
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes.
Desirable
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda.
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification.
- Currently working at consultant level or equivalent in the specialty school area.
- Experience within the specialty at Consultant level.
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and be registered with the regulatory body.
- Must hold a current Licence to Practise
Desirable
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)
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This advert is for TPD Quality & Trainee Wellbeing Lead - Medicine WM with NHS England in Leeds, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor General Internal Medicine role. The advertised salary is In line with TPD sessional payments. The contract type is Secondment: 3 years (Until 03 September 2029). The application deadline is 17 Aug 2026.
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