Progression and Academic TPD Paediatrics WM

NHS England; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Birmingham is seeking a Training Programme Director to lead educational initiatives, improve learner experiences, and ensure effective healthcare training standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of healthcare processes. This role emphasizes collaboration among various stakeholders and requires a commitment to both personal and team development.

Qualifications

• Experience within the specialty at Consultant level.
• Trained in recruitment, selection, and Equality and Diversity.
• Understanding of workforce transformation agenda.

Responsibilities

• Develop stakeholder communication and collaboration networks.
• Ensure high standards of education and training.
• Manage objectives within budget constraints.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Primary clinical healthcare qualification

Membership/Fellowship of a professional association

Job description

Progression and Academic TPD Paediatrics WM

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 mandate.

Main duties of the job

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.

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

Job responsibilities

Development of an effective network of communication and collaboration of all relevant stakeholders on a local, regional and national basis

Key working relationships and stakeholders:

• Secondary Care Dean
• Head of School
• Staff at all levels across the geographical area covered by the local office
• Practices and schemes
• Associate and deputy deans
• Clinical Faculty
• Other Heads of Schools
• Other Training Programme Directors, including Defense Deanery leads where appropriate
• Royal Colleges
• Professional and regulatory bodies
• Wider Stakeholder Network
• Local Medical and Dental Schools
• Providers and commissioners across the region
• Directors of Education
• Higher Educational Institutions

Ensuring high standards of education and training as defined by the General Medical Council and other national bodies with respect to training posts and other educational programmes in the West Midlands

Commitment to national vision, policies and processes for effective educational quality management

Ensuring that objectives are met within budget and proportionate contribution to budget savings when required

Ensuring that Code of Practice Guidelines are met

Giving accurate guidance to trainees on OOP/IDTs/LTFT/Acting up applications

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 NHS England (WTE Directorate) 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.
• A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate.
• 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.
• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty.
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.

Experience and Knowledge

• Current clinical commitment in the School/specialty.
• Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team.
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years.
• Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes.
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
• Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda.
• Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters.

Qualifications and Training

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification.
• Currently working at consultant level or equivalent in the specialty school area
• Experience within the specialty at Consultant level.
• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and be registered with the regulatory body.
• Must hold a current Licence to Practise
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)

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.