Training Programme Director for Simulation in ICM London Programme

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a dynamic Training Programme Director for Simulation in Intensive Care Medicine to develop and implement a regional simulation program. This role involves collaboration with various teams to enhance training standards, ensuring high-quality patient-centered care and compliance with national guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience working with learners or doctors in training.
• Leadership in clinical and educational settings.
• Previous leadership roles in healthcare education.

Responsibilities

• Developing a new blended learning regional training package.
• Engaging with stakeholders to maximize training accessibility.
• Liaising with NHSE WT&E to explore new delivery technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Motivational skills

Visionary mindset

Education

Membership/Fellowship of an appropriate College/Faculty

PG Cert, diploma, or Master of Medical Education

Job description

Training Programme Director for Simulation in ICM London Programme

The London School of Intensive Care Medicine is seeking applications from a dynamic and enthusiastic, substantive Intensive Care Medicine Consultant to undertake the role of Training Programme Director for Simulation.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the strategic and operational development & delivery of a regional simulation programme aligned with the 2021 FICM curriculum. The programme will build on an established regional training day offering, integrating additional learning opportunities to create a sustainable blended learning package, combining online teaching with face-to-face sessions and simulation.

The Training Programme Director will collaborate with the Postgraduate Dean to lead functions within their specialty, ensuring compliance with NHS England mandates, Royal College standards, and guidelines within Intensive Care Medicine.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of School, other Intensive Care Medicine TPDs, the LaSE team including the PGMDE Business Manager, Postgraduate Dean, and key departments like Quality.

They will aim to produce doctors committed to high standards of patient-centered care and lifelong professional development.

Main duties of the job

The Programme Director will ensure adherence to national standards set by the Royal College and internal guidelines within Intensive Care Medicine.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Developing a new, curriculum-mapped, blended learning regional training package.
2. Adapting content based on trainee and trainer feedback and evolving ICM practices.
3. Engaging with stakeholders (NHSE WT&E, Specialty Training Committee, TPDs, RA's, FICM, ICM Residents) to maximize training accessibility.
4. Liaising with NHSE WT&E/Technology Enhanced Learning to explore new delivery technologies.
5. Working with the Head of School, TPDs, and the Training Committee to deliver high-quality, relevant training events.
6. Contributing to the development and implementation of the LSICM simulation strategy.
7. Attending relevant meetings such as Specialty Training Committee and ARCPs.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with thorough knowledge of ICM training, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills, capable of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

About us

Our purpose, as set by NHS England, is to lead high-quality NHS services, improve health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and foster a supportive, innovative, and digitally advanced workforce. For more information, 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 ESR, which collects employment data from current or previous NHS employers, subject to their consent.

Job responsibilities

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

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered a secondment, pending employer approval prior to application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Experience working with learners or doctors in training
• Leadership in clinical and educational settings, managing multidisciplinary teams
• Proven track record in service and educational delivery
• Medical practitioners must hold a valid license to practice
• Previous leadership roles in healthcare education

Skills and Abilities

• Leadership and motivational skills
• Visionary and innovative mindset
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Commitment to personal development and supporting others

Salary will be in line with experience and TPD sessional payments.