Overview

Join to apply for the Training Programme Director for Paediatrics – West role at NHS Scotland

Hours: 2PA (8 hours per week)

Duration: Fixed Term for 36 months

Flexible Location: NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office, remote and hybrid working (within the UK). We’re happy to talk about how you want to work.

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations. We are the leader in educational design, delivery and quality assurance and provide wide-ranging support to workforce development. We are the official provider of workforce statistics for NHS Scotland and support national workforce planning. We design and develop digital technologies supporting innovation and transformation.

Our purpose is to drive change and improve the quality of care experienced by citizens across Scotland by ensuring that we have the right staff, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time. NES is integral to improving outcomes for people and in ensuring a skilled and capable workforce underpins the design and delivery of services. As an organisation, we recognise the significant contribution we can make to improving population health, reducing inequalities and economic development.

This will be across 2 PA of time (1PA = 4 hours).

Responsibilities

• The Training Programme Director will be responsible for managing specialty training programmes for doctors holding the following appointments: specialty registrar (StR) and locum appointments for training (LATs).
• The TPD should be a Consultant and is accountable to the Postgraduate Dean or appropriate Associate Dean. They may also combine the role with that of an educational and/or clinical supervisor.
• Advise on curriculum design, assessment, and progression of trainees; monitor training quality and ensure compliance with national standards.
• Collaborate with local training committees, clinical leads, and workforce planning to align training with service needs.
• Support recruitment, induction, and implementation of educational initiatives within paediatrics in the West region.

Qualifications and eligibility

• Must be a Consultant eligible for appointment as a Training Programme Director.
• Experience in postgraduate medical education and supervision is desirable.
• Eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK, maintained throughout employment (evidence to be produced on request).
• Able to participate in secondment arrangements where applicable.

How to apply

Applicants who wish to apply should refer to the job information pack below. For informal enquiries, contact Chris Lilley, Associate Postgraduate Dean (Chris.Lilley@nhs.scot).

Important dates

Closing Date: 16 September 2025
Interview Date: TBC
CVs will not be accepted.

Additional information

We actively encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief. You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment. Evidence of this must be produced upon request. For queries regarding the application portal or recruitment process, contact EoS.ERRS@nhs.scot.