Training Programme Director - Core Psychiatry (North Central London)

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Training Programme Director for Core Psychiatry in North Central London. This role involves leading the delivery of training functions, ensuring compliance with standards, and fostering collaboration among teams. The ideal candidate will be an NHS Consultant with strong leadership and communication skills, aiming to develop doctors committed to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Membership of a medical college and participation in educational development courses are required.
• Experience in clinical and educational leadership is essential.
• Candidates should hold a medical license to practice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Regional Training Programme and manage recruitment and assessments.
• Address concerns of trainees and trainers.
• Support postgraduate education and career management.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Innovation mindset

Education

Membership/Fellowship of College/Faculty or equivalent

PG Cert, diploma, or Master of Medical Education

Job description

Training Programme Director - Core Psychiatry (North Central London)

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfill the role of Training Programme Director for Core Psychiatry in North Central London.

The role involves working with and supporting the Postgraduate Dean to lead the delivery of functions within the specialty, aligned with NHS England mandates. The Programme Director will ensure compliance with standards set by the Royal College and within Psychiatry guidelines.

The successful applicant will collaborate closely with the Head of School, other Psychiatry TPDs, the LaSE team (including the PGMDE Business Manager), the Postgraduate Dean, and key departments such as Quality.

They will work with the Postgraduate Dean to develop doctors committed to high standards of patient-centered care and lifelong professional development.

Main duties of the job

The Programme Director will oversee the Regional Training Programme, address specialty-specific issues, manage recruitment, assessments, rotations, trainee support, remediation, and related areas. Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the Specialty's Regional Training Programme
• Addressing trainee and trainer concerns
• Recruitment to training posts and programmes
• Managing postgraduate programmes, assessments, progression, rotations, support, remediation, OOP management, careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, and academic training.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with thorough knowledge of Core Psychiatry training in the region, possessing strong leadership and communication skills, and able to work effectively within a multi-professional team.

About us

NHS England aims to deliver high-quality services for all, focusing on improving health, reducing inequalities, making the NHS a great place to work, fostering collaboration, and leveraging digital technology and innovation.

For more information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Successful candidates will undergo an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR), which collects relevant employment information. Applicants can opt out if they choose.

Job responsibilities

Further details about the job, organizational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes, and benefits are available in the attached Job Description and supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered a secondment, subject to employer agreement prior to application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Membership/Fellowship of College/Faculty or equivalent
• Participation in educational development courses
• Qualifications such as PG Cert, diploma, or Master of Medical Education

Employment / Experience

• Experience working with learners or doctors in training
• Experience in clinical and educational leadership, including managing a multi-professional team
• Proven track record in service and education delivery
• Doctors must hold a license to practice
• Previous or current healthcare education leadership roles

Skills and Abilities

• Leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate
• Visionary and innovative mindset
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Commitment to personal development and supporting others

Salary depends on experience and will be in line with TPD sessional payments.