Training Programme Director for Immunology (London)

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Training Programme Director for Immunology in London to lead and oversee the Regional Training Programme. This strategic role involves close collaboration with educational teams and ensuring compliance with national standards. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership experience within the NHS and a commitment to developing healthcare professionals in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced NHS Consultant with thorough understanding of Immunology training.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-professional team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Specialty's Regional Training Programme.
• Manage postgraduate programmes, including assessments and trainee management.
• Address specialty-specific matters and recruit training posts.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Visionary mindset

Innovative mindset

Education

Membership/Fellowship of College/Faculty

PG Cert in Medical Education

Diploma in Medical Education

Master of Medical Education

Job description

Training Programme Director for Immunology (London)

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfill the role of Training Programme Director for Immunology in London.

The Training Programme Director will work with the Postgraduate Dean to lead the delivery of functions within their specialty, aligned with the NHS England mandate. The role involves ensuring compliance with national standards set by the Royal College and guidelines established within Immunology.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Head of School, other Pathology TPDs, the LaSE team (including the PGMDE Business Manager), the Postgraduate Dean, and other 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's responsibilities include:

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

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with thorough understanding of Immunology training across the region, possessing strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a multi-professional team.

About us

NHS England aims to deliver high-quality services for all, focusing on:

• Improving health and reducing inequalities
• Making the NHS a great place to work
• Ensuring a knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate healthcare workforce
• Optimizing digital technology, research, 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 applicants will undergo an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR), which gathers information from previous or current NHS employment to support onboarding. Applicants can indicate if they do not consent to this process during recruitment.

Job responsibilities

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

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, with prior employer approval required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Membership/Fellowship of College/Faculty, professional association, or body
• Attendance at educational development courses
• Qualifications such as PG Cert, diploma, or Master of Medical Education

Skills and Abilities

• Leadership skills and ability to influence and motivate
• Visionary and innovative mindset
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Supportive of personal development and others' growth

Employment / Experience

• Experience working with learners or doctors in training in educational settings
• Experience in clinical and educational leadership, including managing multi-professional teams
• Track record of delivering service and education
• Knowledge of developments involving relevant Colleges, Faculties, and NHS organizations
• Previous or current leadership role in healthcare education

Salary depends on experience, in line with TPD sessional payments.