Overview

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Cardiology South. The post will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement to NHS England remunerated on the NHS Consultant Pay Scale – 0.75 PA / 3 hours per week. All work undertaken is to be incorporated into the Consultant Job Plan. The role is to work and support the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate. The Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School and will focus on improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links as well as innovative ways of curriculum delivery and workforce well-being strategies.

To support the Postgraduate Dean, Training Programme Directors work across the spectrum of health and where relevant, social care, within the context of a team, so that the provision of education reflects changing service models. This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum of professional and other backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Engaging People/Key Working Relationships: Development of an effective network of communication and collaboration of all relevant stakeholders on a local, regional and national basis, including: Postgraduate Dean; Head of School; staff at all levels across the geographical area; practices and schemes; associate and deputy deans; clinical faculty; other heads of schools; other Training Programme Directors where appropriate; Royal Colleges; professional and regulatory bodies; wider stakeholder network; local medical and dental schools; providers and commissioners across the region; Directors of Education; higher educational institutions.
• Delivering Results/Functional Responsibilities: Ensuring high standards of education and training as defined by the General Medical Council and other national bodies with respect to training posts and other educational programmes in Yorkshire and the Humber; commitment to national vision, policies and processes for effective educational quality management; ensuring objectives are met within budget and proportionate contribution to budget savings when required; ensuring that Code of Practice Guidelines are met; providing accurate guidance to trainees on OOP/IDTs/LTFT/Acting up applications.

Further Information

Our work supports the NHS to deliver high quality services for patients and best value for taxpayers. Our staff bring expertise across hundreds of specialisms and enable us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services. We lead the NHS in England by enabling local systems and providers to improve health, reduce health inequalities, making the NHS a great place to work, ensuring a healthcare workforce with the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours, optimising digital technology, research and innovation, and delivering value for money.

Application and Contacts

For further details or informal visits contact: Steve Bianchi, Head of School of Medicine. Email: stephen.bianchi@nhs.net