Training Programme Director for Paediatrics – West

NHS Scotland; Tan Office Green; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A national health board is seeking a Training Programme Director to manage specialty training programmes for doctors. This fixed-term position offers 2 PAs (8 hours per week) and supports hybrid working across the UK. Ideal candidates will be Consultants with experience in training programme management. Informal enquiries can be directed to the Associate Postgraduate Dean. Applications close on 19th August 2025.

Qualifications

• Consultant status required.
• Experience managing specialty training programmes for doctors.

Responsibilities

• Manage specialty training programmes for specialty registrars and locum appointments.
• Accountability to the Postgraduate Dean or Associate Dean.

Job description

Hours: 2PA (8 hours per week)

Duration: Fixed Term for 36 months

Flexible Location: NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office, remote and hybrid working (within the UK). We’re happy to talk about how you want to work.

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations.

We are the leader in educational design, delivery and quality assurance and provide wide-ranging support to workforce development. We are the official provider of workforce statistics for NHS Scotland and support national workforce planning. We design and develop digital technologies supporting innovation and transformation.

Our purpose is to drive change and improve the quality of care experienced by citizens across Scotland by ensuring that we have the right staff, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time. NES is integral to improving outcomes for people and in ensuring a skilled and capable workforce underpins the design and delivery of services. As an organisation, we recognise the significant contribution we can make to improving population health, reducing inequalities and economic development.

This will be across 2 PA of time (1PA = 4 hours)

The Training Programme Director will be responsible for managing specialty training programmes for doctors holding the following appointments: specialty registrar (StR); and locum appointments for training (LATs).

The TPD should be a Consultant and is accountable to the Postgraduate Dean or appropriate Associate Dean. They may also combine the role with that of an educational and/or clinical supervisor.

Applicants who wish to apply on a secondment basis are strongly encouraged to discuss this with their current employer at the earliest opportunity.

• For NHS employees considering this post, please note that appointments will only be considered on a secondment or SLA basis, in the first instance
  
  

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like further information, please refer to job information pack below.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Chris Lilley, Associate Postgraduate Dean ([e-mail])

Fixed Term for 3 years in the first instance.

Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23:59hrs on the closing date.

CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 19th August 2025

Interview Date: 11th September 2025

You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment. Evidence of this must be produced upon request.

We actively encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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