KSS Training Programme Director for Cardiology

NHS; Horley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A national healthcare organization is looking for a Training Programme Director for Cardiology to oversee training programs, uphold educational standards, and work collaboratively with multi-professional teams. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in NHS roles, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to educational development within the healthcare sector. Flexible secondment arrangements available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with learners or doctors in training.
• Trained and experienced in recruitment within the last 3 years.
• Understanding of the NHS, its structures, and workforce matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Cardiology Regional Training Programme.
• Ensure national standards are met.
• Manage multi-professional teams and recruit for training posts.

Skills

Demonstrable leadership skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to problem solve

Education

Fellowship of College /Faculty

PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education

Job description

Job Summary

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

This is a 1 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 NHSEngland 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 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.

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.

• 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 visit https://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: 25 November 2025

Salary & Contract

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments

Contract: Secondment

Duration: 15 months

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 990-SE-19039-E

Job locations

York House
Horley
RH6 7DE

Job responsibilities

The length of appointment will initially be until 31‑March‑2027 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

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

Qualifications (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

Skills and Abilities (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

Employment/Experience (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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: NHS England

Address: York House
Horley
RH6 7DE

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)