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Job summary
The Training Programme Director in Clinical Oncology 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.
Main duties of the job
- Work in collaboration with Head of School of Medicine to develop and implement a Medical Workforce Strategy which supports the recruitment and retention of Clinical Oncology Trainees with focus on the regional education programs.
- Develop ideas that will improve the working lives of doctors and maximize enjoyment whilst in training positions.
About us
NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.
Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.
In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.
If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.
We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.
Details
- Date posted: 27 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments
- Contract: Secondment
- Duration: 7 months
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 990-NW-EC3704-E
- Job locations: 3 Piccadilly Place, London Road, Manchester, M1 3BN, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Clinical Oncology are met. Responsibilities will include:
- To oversee the Specialtys 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 Oncology 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 e.g. oSupporting placements that are struggling oSupporting trainers
- 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
- Good understanding of the curriculum including placements that must be completed.
- Experience as an educational supervisor for ST3+ doctors in Clinical Oncology
- Experience participating in ARCPs
- Experience in supporting doctors who have struggled with medical examinations
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
Desirable
- Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- Delivery of educational projects
Qualifications
Essential
- Substantive Consultant or Specialty Doctor in Clinical Oncology currently working in NHS in North-West England
- Member / Fellow of the Royal College
Desirable
- Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education
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