Training Programme Director General Surgery - East Midlands | NHS England

NHS England; Leicester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Leicester is looking for a Training Programme Director in General Surgery. The successful candidate will oversee the Specialty's Regional Training Programme and address various trainee and trainer concerns. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience as an NHS Consultant and possess strong leadership and communication skills, working effectively within a multi-professional team. This position focuses on strategic development and improving educational outcomes for future healthcare professionals.

Benefits

Health improvement initiatives

Collaborative work environment

Use of digital technology and innovation

Value for money in service delivery

Qualifications

• Experienced NHS Consultant with strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-professional team.
• Thorough understanding of General Surgery training across the region.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Specialty's Regional Training Programme.
• Address specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NHS Consultant

Thorough understanding of General Surgery training

Job description

Overview

The Training Programme Director in General Surgery will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the School of Surgery.

The post holder will lead on the development of the School’s Recruitment and Retention Strategy and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme. The post holder will be a member of the School Board. The Training Programme Director will focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Specialty’s Regional Training Programme
• Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of General Surgery training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.

Benefits

• 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

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. This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025.