Training Programme Director ACCS South | NHS England

NHS England; Leeds; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health authority in the UK is seeking a Training Programme Director for ACCS South. This role involves leading educational functions aligned with mandates, improving learner experiences, and ensuring high standards of training within the NHS. Candidates must have a current NHS consultant level placement and a proven record in medical education leadership. The position is offered on a secondment basis, closing for applications on 28 Oct 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leadership in postgraduate medical education.
• Ability to deliver complex training programmes within a multidisciplinary workforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of functions aligned to the NHS England mandate.
• Drive workforce transformation and multi-professional links.
• Ensure high standards of education and training as defined by national bodies.

Skills

Leadership in postgraduate medical education

Curriculum delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Current NHS consultant level placement

Job description

Overview

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for ACCS South. The post will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement to NHS England, remunerated on the NHS Consultant Pay Scale – 0.42 PA.

Responsibilities

• Work and support the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.
• Focus on improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes.
• Drive whole workforce transformation and develop multi‑professional links as well as innovative ways of curriculum delivery and workforce well‑being strategies.
• Support the Postgraduate Dean, Training Programme Directors 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.
• Engage all relevant stakeholders on a local, regional and national basis, including the Postgraduate Dean, Head of School, clinical faculty, professional bodies and wider stakeholder network.
• Ensure high standards of education and training as defined by the General Medicine Council and other national bodies within Yorkshire and the Humber.
• Commit to national vision, policies and processes for effective educational quality management.
• Ensure objectives are met within budget, reducing waste where required and meeting Code of Practice Guidelines.
• Provide accurate guidance to trainees on OOP/IDTs/LTFT/acting up applications.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess a current NHS consultant level placement and a proven track record of leadership in postgraduate medical education, with the ability to deliver complex training programmes within a large, multidisciplinary workforce.

Benefits

Eligible applicants will be offered on a secondment basis only, with agreement to be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application. This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Oct 2025.