Training Programme Director for Palliative Medicine (KSS)

Integrated Care System; Horley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entité du système de santé recherche un Directeur de Programme de Formation en Médecine Palliative. Ce rôle implique de superviser les programmes de formation, d'engager les équipes et de garantir des résultats éducatifs efficaces. Le candidat idéal est un consultant expérimenté ayant une solide compréhension de la formation en médecine palliative.

Qualifications

• Expérience en leadership dans des environnements cliniques et éducatifs.
• Compréhension des politiques en matière de santé, de soins sociaux et d'éducation.
• Docteurs doivent détenir un permis de pratiquer valide.

Responsibilities

• Surveiller le Programme de Formation en Médecine Palliative.
• Gérer les programmes postuniversitaires, y compris les évaluations et le soutien.
• Effectuer le recrutement pour les postes et programmes de formation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Fellowship of College / Faculty

PG Cert, diploma, or Master of Medical Education

Job description

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

This is a 1.5 PA Training Programme Director vacancy.

The role of Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHSEngland mandate.

The Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School. The role focuses on improving learner supervision, assessment, and experience, engaging faculty, and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving to include whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.

To support the Postgraduate Dean, Training Programme Directors will work across health and social care sectors within a team, reflecting changing service models to deliver an integrated workforce from diverse professional backgrounds.

Main duties of the job

The Programme Director will ensure compliance with national standards and local guidelines. Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the Palliative Medicine 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, careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, and academic training.

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

About us

The NHS England board aims to lead the NHS in delivering high-quality services by:

• Enabling local systems to improve health and reduce inequalities
• Making the NHS a great place to work
• Ensuring the healthcare workforce has the right skills and values
• 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 candidates will undergo an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the ESR system, which gathers information from their current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding. Candidates can opt out if they choose.

Job responsibilities

This post is offered on a secondment basis. Candidates must secure written agreement from their Trust/Practice for release from clinical duties for the specified PAs/sessions.

Further details about the role, responsibilities, organisational structure, and person specification are available in the attached Job Description and supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Skills and Abilities

• Leadership and motivational skills
• Visionary and innovative mindset
• Political astuteness and ability to manage complexity
• Problem-solving and objectivity
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Commitment to personal development and supporting others
• Ability to establish credibility with colleagues and stakeholders
• Ability to establish academic credibility

Employment/Experience

• Experience working with learners or doctors in training
• Leadership experience in clinical and educational settings, managing multidisciplinary teams
• Proven track record in service and educational delivery
• Understanding of relevant Colleges, professional bodies, and NHS organizations
• Knowledge of workforce transformation initiatives
• Recent experience in recruitment, selection, and E&D
• Active involvement in appraisal processes
• Knowledge of NHS structures, workforce issues, and funding streams
• Doctors must hold a valid license to practice
• Experience as a healthcare education leader
• Understanding current health, social care, and education policies

Depending on experience, remuneration will be in line with TPD sessional payments.