Training Programme Director– Otolaryngology (ENT) - Education Lead

NHS; Fulbourn; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an Education Lead in Otolaryngology (ENT) to collaborate with the Postgraduate Dean. This role involves coordinating regional educational content, managing training programmes, and liaising with hospital sites. Ideal candidates will have experience in educational leadership and must hold a relevant clinical qualification alongside advanced education credentials. The position requires effective leadership and an ability to enhance the training landscape within healthcare.

Qualifications

• Membership in a professional body related to education.
• Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
• Clinical healthcare qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the Postgraduate Dean in delivering educational content.
• Coordinate regional teaching and training programmes.
• Liaise with hospital sites for training events.

Skills

Demonstrable leadership skills

Influencing and motivating others

Establishing personal credibility

Supporting personal development

Establishing academic credibility

Education

Membership/Fellowship of a College

Postgraduate certificate or Masters in medical education

Primary clinical healthcare qualification

Job description

Training Programme Director– Otolaryngology (ENT) - Education Lead

The role of the Education Lead is to work with and support the Postgraduate Dean and Training Program Director (TPD) in leading and the delivering regional educational content in line with the current curriculum set out by the JCHST in Otolaryngology.

Main duties of the job

The Otolaryngology (ENT) Education Lead is a member of the Speciality Training Committee (STC) who is managerially responsible to the Postgraduate Dean for the delivery of training in that speciality according to the standards set by the GMC and the Royal College of Surgeons.

The role includes organising and coordinating the regional teaching and training programme to enhance curriculum delivery. This involves arranging speakers, uploading approved educational content to the new PGVLE website, and collecting and reviewing feedback. The postholder will liaise with and delegate responsibilities to appropriate hospital sites for educational training camps, maintain accurate records of all regional educational events and courses (including dissection courses), and present updates and feedback at the STC meetings twice yearly.

The demands on the Education Lead are likely to vary at times, and the guidance below should be interpreted flexibly.

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

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.

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Secondments

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
• Primary clinical healthcare qualification
• Educational qualification such as postgraduate certificate diploma or masters in medical education

Experience

• Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
• Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
• Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
• Understanding of current health, social care and education policy

Skills

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key Stakeholders
• Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
• Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

Behaviours and Values

• To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training

Depending on experienceSalary in line with TPD sessional payments