KSS Training Programme Director for Haematology

Integrated Care System; Horley; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England is seeking a Training Programme Director for Haematology. The role involves overseeing training programs, managing multi-professional teams, and ensuring compliance with national standards. The ideal candidate is a seasoned NHS Consultant with leadership experience and a strong commitment to educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with learners or doctors in training.
• Experience in clinical and educational leadership, managing multi-professional teams.
• Recent experience in recruitment, selection, and E&D.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Haematology Regional Training Programme.
• Address specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns.
• Manage postgraduate programmes, including assessments, support, and career guidance.

Skills

Leadership and motivational skills

Visionary and innovative mindset

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Fellowship of College/Faculty or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification such as PG Cert, diploma, or Master of Medical Education

Job description

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfill the role of Training Programme Director for Haematology for KSS.

This is a 1PA Training Programme Director vacancy.

The role of Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Heads of School for Pathology and Medicine in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.

The Training Programme Director is professionally and managerial accountable to the Head of School for Pathology. The role focuses on improving learner supervision, assessment, and experience, engaging faculty, and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving to also emphasize workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.

To support the Postgraduate Dean, Training Programme Directors will work across health and social care sectors within a team, reflecting changing service models to deliver an integrated workforce from diverse professional backgrounds.

Main duties of the job

The Programme Director will ensure compliance with national standards set by the faculty and internal guidelines within KSS. Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the Haematology Regional Training Programme
• Addressing specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns
• Recruitment to training posts and programmes
• Managing postgraduate programmes, including assessments, progression, rotations, support, remediation, OOP management, career support, part-time training, inter-deanery transfers, and academic training

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Haematology training across the region, possessing strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a multi-professional team.

About us

The NHS England board aims to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services, focusing on:

• Improving health and reducing inequalities
• Making the NHS a great place to work
• Ensuring a skilled, values-driven healthcare workforce
• Optimizing digital technology, research, and innovation

For more information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

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

If successful, an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) will be conducted via the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR), gathering information from previous or current NHS employment to support onboarding. You may opt out of this process at any time during recruitment.

Job responsibilities

Further details, including key responsibilities and organizational structure, are available in the attached Job Description and supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, with prior employer agreement required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Fellowship of College/Faculty or equivalent
• Participation in educational development courses
• Postgraduate qualification such as PG Cert, diploma, or Master of Medical Education

Skills and Abilities

• Leadership and motivational skills
• Visionary and innovative mindset
• Political awareness and sensitivity to complexity
• Problem-solving and objectivity
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Commitment to personal and team development
• Ability to establish credibility with colleagues and stakeholders
• Ability to establish academic credibility quickly

Employment/Experience

• Experience working with learners or doctors in training
• Experience in clinical and educational leadership, managing multi-professional teams
• Proven track record in service and educational delivery
• Knowledge of relevant colleges, professional bodies, and NHS organizations
• Understanding of workforce transformation initiatives
• Recent experience in recruitment, selection, and E&D
• Active involvement in appraisal processes
• Knowledge of NHS structures and workforce issues
• Doctors must hold a license to practice
• Previous leadership roles in healthcare education
• Understanding funding streams for healthcare education
• Knowledge of current health, social care, and education policies

Depending on experience, remuneration will be in line with TPD sessional payments.