Overview

The role of Specialty Training Programme Director for Radiology (Year 1 - 3) within the Severn School will work with and support the Head of School for Radiology in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England (and legacy HEE) mandate and long-term workforce plan. The role 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 appointment will be made on the basis of a part-time secondment to NHS England, alongside existing employment with an NHS Trust in the South West geographical footprint. This is a senior educator position appointed on a secondment basis. The fixed term contract is until 31 October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of educational functions aligned to NHS England and legacy HEE mandates and the regional workforce plan.
• Drive improvement in learner supervision, assessment, experience and engagement of faculty to ensure effective educational outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Head of School for Radiology and other stakeholders to shape and implement education strategy across the region.
• Represent the Severn School in multi-professional teams and contribute to system-wide educational enhancements.

Qualifications and experience

• Experienced clinician with thorough understanding of education and training across the region.
• Strong leadership and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multi-professional team.

Contract and location

The appointment is a part-time secondment to NHS England, alongside existing NHS Trust employment, with a fixed-term contract until 31 October 2026. Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

How to apply / further information

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Recruitment process

If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Katharine Lewis
Job title: Head of School, Radiology (Severn)
Email address: katharine.lewis@somersetft.nhs.uk