Foundation Training Programme Director - West Midlands for Careers

NHS England; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Birmingham is seeking a Foundation Training Programme Director to provide career support for Foundation Residents. The role requires postgraduate qualifications and the ability to work closely with various educational leaders. The successful candidate will also continue in clinical practice, making it essential to possess strong leadership and organisational skills. An excellent opportunity to influence the future of medical education in the region.

Qualifications

• Medical, dental or general practitioner with postgraduate qualifications.
• Full or Specialist GMC registration with a licence to practice.
• Trained in recruitment and equality/diversity in the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide careers support for Foundation Residents across schools.
• Collaborate with Clinical Tutors and Foundation School Director.
• Continue in clinical practice while fulfilling the role.

Skills

Leadership skills

Change management

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Presentation skills

IT knowledge in education

Motivation in education

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

Primary clinical healthcare qualification

Job description

Foundation Training Programme Director - West Midlands for Careers

NHS England (WTE Directorate) working across the Midlands, is responsible for the delivery of high quality postgraduate medical and dental education and training across the region and is committed to the development of a medical and dental workforce that will support high quality patient care, both now and in the future.

The post attracts 1PA which will be reimbursed to the successful candidate's employing Trust at £10,000 (pro rata)

The successful applicant will work closely with the Clinical Tutor, Foundation School Director, Postgraduate Dean and the Future Workforce Team to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient-centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development. This FTPD role will have a specific remit related to careers and assisting the Postgraduate Clinical Tutors and Foundation School Director in ensuring provision of a system of careers advice, guidance and counselling for Foundation Residents.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant, together with other career advisors, will work closely with the Clinical Tutors/ DME's in the school, Foundation School Director, Postgraduate Dean and the Faculty Support Team to provide careers support for Foundation Residents in each school and wider as necessary.

It is expected that Foundation Training Programme Directors continue in clinical practice while fulfilling the role.

About us

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 -- including clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

We lead 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, 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

Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, leading to full integration. The aim is to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and eliminates waste.

If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the recruitment process.

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Behaviours and Values

• A transformation leadership style
• Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues
• Management of transformation and change
• Sensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism
• Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHSE commitment to equal opportunities
• Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff. Note the special responsibility as a manager for assessing and minimising risks to staff.
• A continuing quest for personal and professional development
• An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• Ability to manage change
• Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Committed to own personal development
• Practical understanding of use of IT in education
• Evidence of involvement in multi professional education
• Demonstration of motivation in education or management
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders

Experience and Knowledge

• Medical, dental or general practitioner with postgraduate qualifications
• Full or Specialist GMC registration with a licence to practice. Educational accreditation from the GMC
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
• Knowledge of management structures in relation to Medical Education
• Interest and enthusiasm for improving the delivery of Postgraduate Medical Education and Continuing Professional Development
• Participation in educational training
• Consultant who currently holds a minimum of 5 sessions within the Trust
• Previous management training or experience
• An understanding of the appraisal process
• Understanding of developments involving UKFPO, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies

Qualifications and Training

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification
• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
• Previous experience of management of medical education. PGCert in medical education or higher
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)

Depending on experienceIn line with TPD sessional payments