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Job requirements
Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
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A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
- Skills
Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
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Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
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Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
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Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
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Excellent organisational and time management skills
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Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
- Experience
Experience of organising / delivering education programmes / courses
- Experience
Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context
- Experience
Experience as an educational supervisor
- Experience
Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education
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Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda
- Experience
Experience in Recruitment
- Experience
Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
- Experience
Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Experience
Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise
- Experience
Clinical Manager Experience
- Qualifications
Consultant or Specialty Doctor in Acute Medicine currently working in NHS in North-West England
- Qualifications
Member / Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
- Experience
Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education
- Experience
Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- Qualifications
Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education
Job overview
The Training Programme Director in Acute Medicine NW will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the School of Medicine.
- The post holder will lead on the development of the School’s Recruitment and Retention Strategy and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme.
- The post holder will be a member of the School Board.
As a result of NHS England's (NHSE) integration into the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), please note that the end date for all new educator appointments will be 31st March 2027. The successful applicant will be updated regarding potential extensions (not guaranteed) beyond this date.
Main duties of the job
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.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Acute Medicine 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Acute Medicine are met. Responsibilities will include:
- To oversee the Specialty’s Regional Training Programme
- Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns
- Recruitment to training posts and programmes
- 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.
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.
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This advert is for Training Programme Director Acute Medicine NW with NHS England in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Director role. The advertised salary is In line with TPD sessional payments. The contract type is Secondment: 5 months (until 31 March 2027). The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.
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