An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Urology. The post will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement to NHS England remunerated on the NHS Consultant Pay Scale - 1 PA / 4 hours per week. All work undertaken is to be incorporated into the Consultant Job Plan.

The role of Training Programme Director 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. The Training Programme Director 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 is evolving and 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring high standards of education and training as defined by the General Medicine Council and other national bodies with respect to training posts and other educational programmes in the Yorkshire and the Humber.
• Commitment to national vision, policies and processes for effective educational quality management.
• Ensuring that objectives are met within budget and proportionate contribution to budget savings when required.
• Ensuring that Code of Practice Guidelines are met.
• Giving accurate guidance to trainees on OOP/ IDTs/ LTFT/ Acting up applications.

NHS England leads the NHS in England by enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities, making the NHS a great place to work, and working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care.

Our Work:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care.
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation.
• Delivering value for money.

Development of an effective network of communication and collaboration of all relevant stakeholders on a local, regional and national basis is crucial, including Postgraduate Dean, Head of School, Staff at all levels, Practices and schemes, Associate and deputy deans, Clinical Faculty, Other Heads of Schools, Other Training Programme Directors, Royal Colleges, Professional and regulatory bodies, and Wider Stakeholder Network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.