# Training Programme Director Acute Medicine NW > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS England. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/training-programme-director-acute-medicine-nw/df11f4d0-77b8-4386-b781-3449fca48098 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/training-programme-director-acute-medicine-nw/df11f4d0-77b8-4386-b781-3449fca48098.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS England - **Location:** 3 Piccadilly Place - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Director - **Salary:** In line with TPD sessional payments - **Contract type:** Secondment: 5 months (until 31 March 2027) - **Employment type:** Part time, Job share, Flexible working, 0.75 session per week (3 hours per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-01T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-16T08:01:43.425Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Yorkshire/Manchester/NHS_England/Acute_Medicine/Acute_Medicine-v8358034 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8358034?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.england.nhs.uk/ ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others - A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate - Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty - Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity - Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills - Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders - Excellent organisational and time management skills - Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress **Desirable** - Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of organising / delivering education programmes / courses - Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context - Experience as an educational supervisor - Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education - Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda - Experience in Recruitment - Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years - Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education - Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise - Clinical Manager Experience **Desirable** - Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education - Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education ### Qualifications **Essential** - Consultant or Specialty Doctor in Acute Medicine currently working in NHS in North-West England - Member / Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians **Desirable** - Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 176.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10698230) - [guide to completing your application (docx, 42.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1939) - [nhse - verification of id and rtw guide (pdf, 306.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=996) - [occupational functional requirements form (pdf, 69.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10698229) - [note for existing nhs employees applying for fixed term vacancies (docx, 26.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2084) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.