The role of Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.

Main duties of the job

The Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School. The role focuses on improving learner supervision, assessment, and experience, engaging faculty, and ensuring effective educational outcomes. The role is evolving to include whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.

To support the Postgraduate Dean, Training Programme Directors will work across health and social care sectors within a team, reflecting changing service models to deliver an integrated workforce from diverse professional backgrounds.

About us

The NHS England board aims to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, focusing on:

• Improving health and reducing inequalities
• Making the NHS a great place to work
• Ensuring a skilled, compassionate healthcare workforce
• Optimising digital technology, research, and innovation

Further information is available at https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

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

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

Successful candidates will undergo an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR).

Job responsibilities

• Developing effective communication and collaboration networks at local, regional, and national levels.
• Ensuring high standards of education and training per GMC and national guidelines in the West Midlands.
• Supporting national policies for educational quality management.
• Meeting objectives within budget, with contributions to savings when needed.
• Adhering to Code of Practice Guidelines.
• Providing guidance to trainees on applications for OOP/IDTs/LTFT/Acting up.

Further details, including key responsibilities and organizational structure, are in the attached Job Description and supporting documents.

Secondments

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

Person Specification

Behaviours and Values

• Transformational leadership style.
• Decision-making autonomy on complex issues.
• Managing transformation and change.
• Sensitivity and openness to criticism.
• Upholding NHS England’s commitment to equality opportunities.
• Safeguarding health and safety of all staff and trainees.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Interest in training and education across primary and secondary care.

Skills and Abilities

• Leadership and motivational skills.
• Visionary and innovative thinking.
• Problem-solving and objectivity.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Supporting others’ development.
• Political sensitivity and managing complexity.
• Building credibility with stakeholders.

Experience and Knowledge

• Current clinical commitment in the relevant school/specialty.
• Experience working with learners or trainees in an educational setting.
• Leadership experience in clinical and educational contexts.
• Proven delivery in service and education.
• Recent experience in recruitment, equality, and diversity.
• Active involvement in appraisal processes.
• Understanding of relevant professional bodies and NHS structures.
• Knowledge of workforce transformation.

Qualifications and Training

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification.
• Consultant level or equivalent in the specialty.
• Experience at Consultant level within the specialty.
• Membership/Fellowship of a relevant College or professional body.
• Current Licence to Practice.
• Participation in educational development courses.

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