Paediatrics Academic Training Programme Director

The Methodist Church in Britain; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS England is seeking a Training Programme Director for the paediatrics academic training programme, working with the Postgraduate Dean. The post oversees recruitment, progression, remediation and quality standards set by GMC and the relevant Royal College.

The post-holder sits on the Speciality Training Committee and reports to the Postgraduate Dean; NHS applicants are offered secondment only. NHS England cannot offer visa sponsorship for this vacancy.

Qualifications

• Membership or Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association or regulatory body.
• Attendance at courses supporting educational development.
• Primary clinical healthcare qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the specialty's regional training programme for the Postgraduate Dean.
• Oversee postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, remediation, OOP, LTFT training, inter-deanery transfer and careers support.
• Advise the Postgraduate Dean and Heads of School on specialty matters and trainee and trainer concerns.
• Oversee recruitment to training posts and programmes.
• Promote a quality learning environment free from negative workplace behaviours, with equity of access for all learners.
• Support Postgraduate Deans in meeting statutory requirements, including trainee supervision and support.
• Report to the Speciality Training Committee and School Board and complete the annual school development plan.
• Identify learning needs and support educational appraisal and educator development.
• Contribute to workforce planning and alternative workforce solutions, and advise on commissioning and decommissioning.
• Develop educational programmes to support curriculum competencies.

Skills

Leadership

Influence & motivation

Credibility building

Staff development

Education

Membership or Fellowship of a College or regulatory body

Educational development courses

Primary clinical qualification

Job description

NHS England is seeking a Training Programme Director for the paediatrics academic training programme, working with the Postgraduate Dean. The post oversees recruitment, progression, remediation and quality standards set by GMC and the relevant Royal College.

The post-holder sits on the Speciality Training Committee and reports to the Postgraduate Dean; NHS applicants are offered secondment only. NHS England cannot offer visa sponsorship for this vacancy.