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Job overview
An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Cardiology for North Central East 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 Cardiology are met.
The successful applicant will work closely with the Head of School, other Cardiology 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 Cardiology 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 Cardiology 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
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 College /Faculty, professional association, and/or body
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
Desirable
- Qualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education
Skills and Abilities
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 complex and uncertainty
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Ability to quickly establish person personal and professional credibility with key stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Personal development and support others to develop and progress
Desirable
- Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
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
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and E&D in the last 3 years
- Active involvement in and up to date with appraisal process
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes including understanding workforce matters
- Applicants who are doctors require a licence to practice
Desirable
- Previous or current appointment as leader in healthcare education
- Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
- Understanding of current health and social care and education policy
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This advert is for Training Programme Director for Cardiology- North Central East London with NHS England in 10 South Colonnade. 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 1 October 2029). The application deadline is 08 Sep 2026.
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