Training Programme Director for Palliative Medicine

NHS England; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An outstanding opportunity awaits in a world-class healthcare environment. Join a dedicated team as a Training Programme Director for Palliative Medicine, where your leadership will shape the future of medical education. This role offers a unique chance to engage with a diverse network of professionals and ensure high standards in training and education. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and possess the necessary qualifications, this part-time position with a flexible working arrangement could be the perfect fit for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to a compassionate and inclusive culture within the NHS.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive workplace

Support for mental health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Primary medical qualification or on the Specialist Register required.
• Membership of a College, Faculty, or Professional Association is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of educational functions aligned to NHS England mandate.
• Ensure high standards of education and training as defined by the GMC.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organisation Skills

Time Management

Education

Primary medical qualification

Membership/Fellowship of a College

Job description

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NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area: Palliative Medicine
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Secondment: 3 years
Hours: Part time - 1 session per week (4 hours per week)
Job ref: 990-NEY-6866181-E

Site: NHS England Office in North East & Yorkshire
Town: Leeds/Rotherham/Hull
Salary: Salary paid in line with TPD sessional payments
Closing: 03/01/2025 23:59

Our Organisation

The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive – and we all have our part to play.

As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.

As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern.

Job overview

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Palliative Medicine.

The post will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement to Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery remunerated on the NHS Consultant Pay Scale – 1PA per week.

All work undertaken is to be incorporated into the Consultant Job Plan. The role of Training Programme Director is to work and support the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.

Main duties of the job

Engaging People/ Key Working Relationships

• Postgraduate Dean and Deputies
• Head of School
• Staff at all levels across the area covered by the local office
• Practices and schemes
• Associate Deans
• Clinical Faculty
• Other Heads of Schools
• Other Training Programme Directors
• Royal Colleges
• Professional and regulatory bodies
• Wider Stakeholder Network
• Local Medical Schools
• Providers across the region
• Directors of Education
• Higher Educational Institutions

Delivering Results/ Functional Responsibilities

• Ensuring high standards of education and training as defined by the GMC with respect to training posts and educational programmes
• Ensuring that objectives are met within budget and proportionate contribution to budget savings
• Ensuring that Code of Practice Guidelines are met
• Giving guidance on OOP / IDT’s / LTFT / Acting up applications

Person specification

Qualifications

• Primary medical qualification or On the Specialist Register
• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, Professional Association and/or Regulatory Body

Experience

• Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education

Skills

• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Organisation and time management skills

Our commitments to you

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.

If applying for this role on a secondment basis, please make sure you have obtained prior agreement from your current line manager to apply for this position.

Please note that we currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.

NHS England

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.