Speciality Training Programme Director, Radiology (Yr 1 - 3)

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A national healthcare provider is seeking a Specialty Training Programme Director for Radiology in Bristol. This part-time role focuses on improving educational outcomes and supporting clinical training. The ideal candidate is an experienced clinician with proven leadership and communication skills, dedicated to enhancing learner supervision and assessment. This is a fixed-term position until October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experienced clinician with a strong background in education and training.
• Demonstrated experience working with learners in an educational context.
• Consultant currently working in the South West.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of educational functions.
• Engage faculty and ensure effective educational outcomes.
• Improve learner supervision and assessment.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in a multi-professional team

Education

Primary clinical healthcare qualification

Attendance at educational development courses

Job description

Speciality Training Programme Director, Radiology (Yr 1 - 3)

The role of Specialty Training Programme Director for Radiology (Year 1 - 3) within the Severn School will work with and support the Head of School for Radiology in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England (and legacy HEE) mandate and long-term workforce plan.

The rolewill focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future.

The appointment will be made on the basis of a part-time secondment to NHS England, alongside existing employment with an NHS Trust in the South West geographical footprint.

This is a senior educator position appointed on a secondment basis. The fixed term contract is until 31 October 2026.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician with a thorough understanding of education and training across the region. They 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

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.

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the Job Description and other supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the 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. This is a fixed term contract until 31 October 2026.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)
• Consultant currently working in the South West

Experience and knowledge

• Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders

Depending on experienceIn line with TPD sessional payments