TPD - O&G - Trainee wellbeing and career advice | NHS England

NHS England; Otley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health organization is seeking a Training Programme Director to support the Postgraduate Dean in leading educational functions. This role involves fostering a positive learning environment, supporting trainee well-being, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Ideal for candidates with strong leadership skills and experience in education-related roles. The application closes on 7 Oct 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting trainee well-being and education.
• Ability to foster a positive learning environment.
• Familiarity with Professional Support and Well-being Services (PSW).

Responsibilities

• Support Head of School in meeting statutory requirements.
• Act as a contact for trainees experiencing difficulties.
• Promote a culture of well-being within the training program.

Skills

Leadership

Well-being support

Educational coordination

Job description

Overview

The role of Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions within their specialty, aligned to the NHS England mandate. A speciality Training Programme Director (TPD) is a member of the Speciality Training Committee (STC) who is managerially responsible to the Postgraduate Dean for the delivery of training in that specialty according to the standards set by the GMC and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. 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; and delivering value for money.

Role context

Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, leading to full integration. The aim is to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and eliminates waste.

Onboarding and eligibility

If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the recruitment process.

Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance

• To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners.
• To support the Head of School in meeting all NHSE statutory requirements.
• To act as a point of contact for trainees experiencing difficulties, offering guidance and support related to their well-being.
• To contribute to create a culture of well-being within the training program, promoting positive behaviours and addressing any issues related to bullying, harassment, or undermining.
• To collaborate with other stakeholders, such as Educational Supervisors, Heads of School, and the Postgraduate Dean, to ensure a coordinated approach to trainee well-being.
• To play a crucial role in fostering a supportive and healthy environment that allows doctors in training to thrive both personally and professionally.
• To provide support to doctors in training in their wellbeing and to be familiar with the services offered by the Professional Support and Well-being Services (PSW).

Other information

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis; agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025