Training Programme Director for Immunology (London)

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfill the role of Training Programme Director for Immunology in London.

The Training Programme Director will work with and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of functions within their specialty, aligned with the NHS England mandate. The role involves ensuring that national standards, determined by the Royal College, as well as guidelines and standards within Immunology, are met.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Head of School, other Pathology TPDs, the LaSE team including the PGMDE Business Manager, Postgraduate Dean, and other key departments such as Quality.

They will work with the Postgraduate Dean to develop doctors committed to high standards of patient-centered care and lifelong professional development.

Main duties of the job

The Programme Director will oversee the Specialty's Regional Training Programme, address specialty-specific matters, trainee/trainer concerns, recruitment, assessments, progression, rotations, support, remediation, OOP management, careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, and academic training.

The ideal candidate is an experienced NHS Consultant with thorough knowledge of Immunology training across the region, possessing strong leadership and communication skills, and able to work effectively within a multi-professional team.

About us

NHS England aims to deliver high-quality services for all by enabling local systems to improve health outcomes, making the NHS a great place to work, fostering a knowledgeable and compassionate workforce, and leveraging digital technology, research, and innovation.

For more information, visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend at least 40% of their time working in person.

If successful at interview, an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) will be conducted via the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR), gathering relevant employment information from your current or previous NHS employer. You may opt out of this process at any time.

Job responsibilities

Further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes, and benefits are available in the attached Job Description and supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, with prior employer agreement required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Membership/Fellowship of College/Faculty, professional association, or body
• Attendance at educational development courses
• Qualifications such as PG Cert, diploma, or Master of Medical Education

Skills and Abilities

• Leadership skills and ability to influence and motivate
• Visionary and innovative mindset
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written, and presentation skills
• Supportive of personal development and mentoring others

Employment / Experience

• Experience working with learners or doctors in training
• Experience in clinical and educational leadership, managing multi-professional teams
• Proven track record of service and educational delivery
• Understanding of developments involving relevant Colleges, Faculties, and NHS organizations
• Previous or current leadership role in healthcare education

Salary depends on experience, in line with TPD sessional payments.