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Job overview
An outstanding individual or individuals is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Clinical Genetics for South London.
The role of Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions within their specialty, aligned to the NHS England mandate. The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College and also guidelines and standards established within Medicine are met.
The successful applicant will work closely with the Head of School, other Medicine TPDs, LaSE team including; PGMDE Business Manager, Postgraduate Dean, and other key departments including Quality.
They will work with the Postgraduate Dean to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient-centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.
Main duties of the job
The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Clinical Genetics 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.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Clinical Genetics 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
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
Desirable
- Qualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Personal development and support others to develop and progress
Employment / Experience
Essential
- Working with learners or doctors in training in educational context
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi professional team
- Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges / Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations
Desirable
- Previous or current appointment as leader in healthcare education
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This advert is for Training Programme Director - Clinical Genetics (South London) with NHS England in Leeds, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is In line with TPD sessional payments. The contract type is Secondment: 3 years (Until 31st October 2029). The application deadline is 17 Aug 2026.
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