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KSS Training Programme Director for Cardiology

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Horley

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GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Part time

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Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Training Programme Director for Cardiology in Horley. This pivotal role involves overseeing the Cardiology Regional Training Programme and ensuring the delivery of high-quality educational outcomes while supporting workforce transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant, equipped with strong leadership and communication skills, committed to improving learner supervision and educational quality.

Qualifications

NHS Consultant with experience in Cardiology training.
Demonstrated ability to lead and innovate in educational settings.
Awareness of funding streams and NHS policies.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Cardiology Regional Training Programme.
Manage recruitment, assessments, and trainee career support.
Ensure compliance with national and KSS standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Fellowship of College/Faculty

PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education

Job summary

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Cardiology for KSS.

This is a 0.5 PA Training Programme Director vacancy.

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 and mandate.

The Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School. The Training Programme Director will focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of facultyandensuringeffectiveeducationaloutcomes,bothnowandinthefuture. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.

To support the Postgraduate Dean, Training Programme Directors will 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. This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum of professional and other backgrounds.

Main duties of the job

The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the faculty, and guidelines and standards established within KSS are met. Responsibilities will include:

To oversee the Cardiology Regional Training Programme
Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns
Recruitment to training posts and programmes
Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Cardiology training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.

About us

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose 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
Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.

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

If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments

Contract

Secondment

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-SE-14914-E

Job locations

York House

Horley

RH6 7DE

Job description Job responsibilities

The length of appointment will initially be for 1 year plus potential for extension subject to agreement of both parties.

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.

Job description Job responsibilities

The length of appointment will initially be for 1 year plus potential for extension subject to agreement of both parties.

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 Qualifications Essential

Fellowship of College /Faculty, professional association and/or body
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development

Desirable

Qualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education

Skills and Abilities Essential

Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
A strong sense of vision and an ability to innovate
Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
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 and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Guidance Score Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others, A strong sense of vision and an ability to innovate, Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty. 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 and an ability to support others to develop and progress, Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders

Desirable

Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

Employment/Experience Essential

Working with learners or doctors in training in educational context
Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi professional team
Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges / Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations
Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and E&D in the last 3 years
Active involvement in and up to date with appraisal process
Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes including understanding workforce matters
Applicants who are doctors require a licence to practice

Desirable

Previous or current appointment as leader in healthcare education
Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
Understanding of current health and social care and education policy

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

Fellowship of College /Faculty, professional association and/or body
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development

Desirable

Qualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education

Skills and Abilities Essential

Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
A strong sense of vision and an ability to innovate
Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
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 and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Guidance Score Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others, A strong sense of vision and an ability to innovate, Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty. 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 and an ability to support others to develop and progress, Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders

Desirable

Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

Employment/Experience Essential

Working with learners or doctors in training in educational context
Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi professional team
Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges / Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations
Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and E&D in the last 3 years
Active involvement in and up to date with appraisal process
Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes including understanding workforce matters
Applicants who are doctors require a licence to practice

Desirable