Specialty Training Programme Director for Neurosurgery

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Specialty Training Programme Director for Neurosurgery. The role involves improving learner supervision and engagement while working with various stakeholders to enhance educational outcomes. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in healthcare education and demonstrated leadership abilities. Position is part-time on secondment until October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experienced clinician with a thorough understanding of education and training.
• Considerable experience working with learners or doctors in training.
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of School for Surgery in delivering functions aligned to NHS England.
• Focus on improving learner supervision, assessment, and experience.
• Engage faculty and ensure effective educational outcomes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Ability to influence and motivate others

Personal and professional credibility

Education

Primary clinical healthcare qualification

Attendance at educator courses

Job description

Specialty Training Programme Director for Neurosurgery

The role of Specialty Training Programme Director for Neurosurgery within the South West School of Surgery will work with and support the Head of School for Surgery in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate and long-term workforce plan.

The role 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 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 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 has 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 the NHS England website.

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.

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 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 experience, in line with TPD sessional payments.