Training Programme Director - Blended Learning

Nhs England

Cambourne

On-site

GBP 9,000 - 11,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

NHS England is seeking a Programme Director to lead blended learning and PGVLE initiatives across the East of England. You will work with and support educators to deliver learning aligned to NHS England mandates and curricular requirements of training programs.

The role is paid by EMC at £10,000 per PA, reflecting sessional payments for academic leadership and educational development activities within the region.

Qualifications

Experience of working with learners or doctors in training.
Experience in educational leadership and innovation.
Understanding of the curriculum, portfolio, examinations and assessment methods.

Responsibilities

Lead and support the East of England educational and workforce development.
Oversee Postgraduate VLE rollout and programme management of PGVLE.
Develop educational packages relating to PGVLE, Blended Learning and TEL.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Educational development

Team management

Education

Primary clinical qualification

Royal College membership/fellowship

Educator development courses

Job description

Job summary

The role of the Blended Learning and PGVLE Training Programme Director is to work with and support and lead educators across the East of England to deliver Virtual learning aligned to the NHS England mandate and curricular requirements of training programs.

The Training Programme Director role is paid by Education Management Contribution (EMC) In line with TPD sessional payments. £10,000 per PA.

Main duties of the job

The transition of East of England educational materials from the current VLE (Bridge/Panopto) to the PGVLE
Continue the running of the Blended Learning Fellows educational training program in the East of England
Develop and deliver educational packages and content relating to the PGVLE, Blended Learning and TEL to learners across the East of England

About us

NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.

If you currently work within the NHS and 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 process.

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Job responsibilities

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 Postgraduate Deans in meeting NHSE statutory requirements.

Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement

Assist in the development of quality processes which are complementary across the healthcare workforce, particularly in relation to TEL.
To support the use of clinical skills training and simulation (where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors.

Programme Management

VLE-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns
Postgraduate programme management including delivery and development of VLE

To provide reports to the Specialty Training Committee and School Board

To complete the annual school development plan

Educational and Workforce Development

To advise and support the Postgraduate Dean in educational and workforce development elements, including professional development of the educational faculty
To support compliance with requirements particularly with regard to the supervision and support for trainees and learners.
To identify learning needs and support provision of educational appraisal, educator development and resource for faculty, trainees and learners.
To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across East of England educators and learners

Intelligence Support/ provision

To ensure local intelligence processes inform quality management processes.
To engage with information systems (trainee database, post establishments).

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

To contribute to the implementation of the PGVLE in the EoE
To support the development of educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies, engaging with commissioning processes as required.
To identify and support the implementation of alternative workforce solutions across the EoE.
To advise the Postgraduate Dean on commissioning and decommissioning activities in relation to the PGVLE.

Finance

To engage with financial business planning processes and associated TEL budgets as needed.
To ensure compliance with procurement requirements.

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 only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Applications are welcomed from those who hold a substantive post in the east of England region (i.e. a consultant or SAS doctor in a secondary care trust or a permanent post CCT employee in a GP practice).

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
Excellent communication, counselling and liaison skills - a readiness to listen and empathise
Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Desirable

Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Ability to attend relevant national and local College and NHSE EoE meetings

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

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
Understanding of developments involving the relevant Royal Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
Trained in Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
Have up to date knowledge of the specialty's curriculum, portfolio, examinations and other assessment methods.
Active involvement in, and up to date with, own appraisal processes
Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
Awareness of the issues around dealing with trainees who are failing to progress or otherwise require additional support

Desirable

Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
Current or recent past member of the relevant STC

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Primary clinical healthcare qualification
Membership/Fellowship of a Royal College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)

Desirable