Training Programme Director General Internal Medicine Northwest London

Nhs England; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS England is seeking a Training Programme Director for General Internal Medicine in North West London. The role leads a regional training programme and collaborates with the Postgraduate Dean to ensure national standards and guidelines are met, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

The successful candidate will have UK registration, clinical and educational leadership experience, and a track record of delivering service and education across multiple professions.

Qualifications

• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body.
• PG Cert in Medical Education or Master of Medical Education is desirable.
• Strong leadership and ability to influence and motivate others within an educational NHS setting.
• Experience delivering education across multiple professions and training programmes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Regional Training Programme within General Internal Medicine.
• Address trainee/trainer concerns and manage recruitment to training posts.
• Lead postgraduate programme management including assessments, progressions and rotations.
• Collaborate with the Postgraduate Dean and Head of School to uphold national standards.

Skills

Leadership

Influence

Vision and innovation

Communication

Education

College fellowship/membership

PG Cert or Master of Medical Education

Job description

Job summary

An outstanding individual or individuals is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for General Internal Medicine for North West London.

The role of Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions within their specialty, aligned to the NHS England mandate. The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College and also guidelines and standards established within General Internal Medicine are met.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Head of School, other General Internal Medicine TPDs, LaSE team including; PGMDE Business Manager, Postgraduate Dean, and other key departments including Quality.

They will work with the Postgraduate Dean to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient-centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.

Main duties of the job

The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within General Internal Medicine are met. Responsibilities will include:

• To oversee the Specialty's Regional Training Programme
• Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns
• Recruitment to training posts and programmes
• Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams.

About us

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.

Details

Closing date: 08 November 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments

Contract: Secondment

Duration: 3 years

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 990-LDN-EC5542-E

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body

Desirable

• Qualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development

Employment / Experience

Essential

• Working with learners or doctors in training in educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi professional team
• Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges / Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations

Desirable

• Previous or current appointment as leader in healthcare education

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Personal development and support others to develop and progress

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: NHS England

Address: 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4PU, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of School: Catherine Bryant, [e-mail]

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.