Training Programme Director - Histopathology - WSX

Nhs England; Southampton; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS England is seeking a Consultant with a strong interest in medical education to be the Training Programme Director in Histopathology for the Wessex locality. The post focuses on delivering the regional training programme and improving learner supervision, assessment and educational experience.

The successful candidate will work with the Head of School to drive whole workforce transformation and develop multi-professional links, within the Wessex geography, Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of

Qualifications

• Experienced NHS Consultant with leadership in education and training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Histopathology training programme for the region.
• Lead learner supervision, assessment and experience improvements.
• Engage faculty and develop multi-professional links to enhance educational outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Medical education

Histopathology knowledge

Job description

Within NHS England, South East Region, the Wessex Local Office is responsible for the planning, development, education and training of the future and current healthcare and public health workforce across the Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight.

An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant with a strong interest in medical education and training to be the Training Programme Director in Histopathology.

Applications are invited from current STC members, or from those within the specialty who can demonstrate relevant interest in education and training.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall delivery of the Histopathology training programme. For more information regarding the post please refer to the attached Job Description with enclosed Person Specification.

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

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.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant, currently working within the Wessex geography, with a thorough understanding of Histopathology 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.

NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms — enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.

If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.

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

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hermione Price Job title: Head of School of Medicine and Pathology Email address: [e-mail]