Training Programme Director for Core Psychiatry North West London

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking a Training Programme Director for Core Psychiatry to oversee the regional training program. This role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and a thorough understanding of Psychiatry training. The successful candidate will manage postgraduate education, support trainee development, and ensure compliance with national standards. Ideal for experienced NHS Consultants committed to educational leadership. Competitive salary based on experience is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with learners or doctors in an educational context.
• Track record of clinical and educational leadership in a multi-professional team.
• Understanding of healthcare education and relevant regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Specialty's Regional Training Programme.
• Manage postgraduate programme including assessments, support, and career guidance.
• Facilitate recruitment to training posts and programs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal communication

Presentation skills

Motivation skills

Education

Membership/Fellowship of a relevant College/Faculty

Attendance at educator development courses

Job description

Training Programme Director for Core Psychiatry North West London

Two outstanding individuals are sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Core Psychiatry for North West London.

2x roles available at 1PA each role.

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. The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College and also guidelines and standards established within Psychiatry are met.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Head of School, other Psychiatry TPDs, LaSE team including; PGMDE Business Manager, Postgraduate Dean, and other key departments including Quality.

They will work with the Postgraduate Dean to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient‑centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.

Main duties of the job

The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Core Psychiatry are met. Responsibilities will include:

• To oversee the Specialty's Regional Training Programme
• Specialty‑specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns
• Recruitment to training posts and programmes
• Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management careers support, less than full‑time training, inter‑deanery transfer, academic training and other related work‑streams.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Psychiatry training across the region and who 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 have 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 https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

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.

Person Specification

Employment / Experience

• Working with learners or doctors in training in educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi professional team
• Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges / Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations
• Applicants who are doctors require a licence to practice
• Previous or current appointment as leader in healthcare education

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Personal development and support others to develop and progress

Qualifications

• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)

Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments