Training Programme Director Intensive Care Medicine (Stage 2)

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Training Programme Director for Stage 2 Intensive Care Medicine in London. This role involves leading training programs, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting trainee development. Ideal candidates should have significant NHS experience, leadership skills, and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Membership of a relevant College or Faculty is required.
• Candidates should have relevant medical education qualifications.
• Experience in educational development courses is valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Specialty's Regional Training Programme.
• Handle specialty-specific matters and manage trainee/trainer concerns.
• Recruit to training posts and manage postgraduate programmes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Innovation

Education

Membership/Fellowship of a relevant College or Faculty

PG Cert, diploma, or Master of Medical Education

Job description

Training Programme Director Intensive Care Medicine (Stage 2)

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfill the role of Training Programme Director for Stage 2 Intensive Care Medicine in London.

The role involves working with and supporting the Postgraduate Dean in leading various functions within the specialty, aligned with NHS England mandates. The Programme Director will ensure compliance with standards set by the Royal College and guidelines within Intensive Care Medicine.

The successful candidate will collaborate 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 work with the Postgraduate Dean to develop 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 by the Royal College and internal guidelines for Intensive Care Medicine. Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the Specialty's Regional Training Programme
• Handling specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns
• Recruitment to training posts and programmes
• Managing postgraduate programmes, including assessments, progression, rotations, support, remediation, OOP management, career support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training, and related activities.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a comprehensive understanding of Intensive Care Medicine training across the region, possessing strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

About us

NHS England aims to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all. Our approach includes:

• Supporting local systems to improve health and reduce inequalities
• Making the NHS a great place to work
• Ensuring the healthcare workforce has the necessary knowledge, skills, and values
• Utilizing digital technology, research, and innovation

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) via the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR), which collects relevant employment information. You may decline participation at any point during the process.

Job responsibilities

Further details about the role, structure, recruitment profile, and benefits are available in the attached Job Description and supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered positions on secondment, subject to employer approval prior to application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Membership/Fellowship of a relevant College or Faculty
• 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 and innovation in clinical and educational settings, managing multidisciplinary teams
• Proven track record of service and educational delivery
• Practicing doctors must hold a valid license to practice
• Previous or current healthcare education leadership roles

Skills and Abilities

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

Salary will be aligned with experience and in accordance with TPD sessional payments.