Training Programme Director - Obstetrics & Gynaecology (South London)

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS seeks a Training Programme Director for Obstetrics & Gynaecology in South London. The role involves overseeing training programmes, ensuring national standards, and supporting the development of medical trainees. Ideal candidates will be experienced NHS consultants with strong leadership and communication skills, committed to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience working with learners or doctors in training.
• Previous or current leadership role in healthcare education.
• Knowledge of NHS structures and workforce matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Specialty's Regional Training Programme.
• Manage postgraduate programmes including assessments and trainee management.
• Address specialty-specific matters and recruit to training posts.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Membership/Fellowship of College/Faculty

PG Cert, diploma, or Master of Medical Education

Job description

Training Programme Director - Obstetrics & Gynaecology (South London)

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfill the role of Training Programme Director for Obstetrics and Gynaecology in South 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 with the NHS England mandate. The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Obstetrics and Gynaecology, are met.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Head of School, other Obstetrics and Gynaecology TPDs, the LaSE team including the PGMDE Business Manager, Postgraduate Dean, and other key departments such as Quality.

They will work with the Postgraduate Dean to produce doctors who strive for the highest standards of patient-centered care and commit to lifelong 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 Obstetrics and Gynaecology, are met. Responsibilities include:

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

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Obstetrics and Gynaecology training across the region, possessing strong leadership and communication skills, and able to work effectively as part of a multi-professional team.

About us

The NHS England board has set out the top-level purpose for the new organization to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all. This will guide our detailed design work, and we aim to:

• Enable local systems and providers to improve the health of their populations and reduce health inequalities.
• Make the NHS a great place to work, where staff can make a difference and realize their potential.
• Collaborate to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values, and behaviors to deliver accessible, compassionate care.
• Optimize the use of digital technology, research, and innovation.

For more information, please 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.

If successful at interview, an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) will be conducted in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers information from a previous or current NHS employer to support onboarding, including statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out of this process at any time.

Job responsibilities

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

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only; prior agreement from their employer is required before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Membership/Fellowship of College/Faculty, professional association, or body
• Attendance at courses supporting educational development
• Qualifications such as PG Cert, diploma, or Master of Medical Education

Employment / Experience

• Experience working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
• Experience in clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
• Proven track record of delivering service and education
• Understanding of developments involving relevant Colleges, Faculties, professional bodies, and NHS organizations
• Knowledge of workforce transformation agenda
• Training and experience in recruitment, selection, and E&D in the last 3 years
• Active involvement in and up-to-date with the appraisal process
• Knowledge of NHS structures, processes, and workforce matters
• Doctors must hold a license to practice
• Previous or current leadership role in healthcare education
• Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
• Understanding current health, social care, and education policies

Skills and Abilities

• Leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate
• A clear vision and capacity to innovate
• Political sensitivity and ability to manage complex, uncertain situations
• Problem-solving skills and objectivity
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to establish credibility with stakeholders quickly
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Commitment to personal development and supporting others' growth
• Ability to establish academic credibility rapidly

Salary depends on experience. In line with TPD sessional payments.