Training Programme Director (Paediatrics) ST1-4

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity for a Training Programme Director role within the NHS in Cambridge, focusing on enhancing educational standards for medical trainees. The successful candidate will provide leadership in training delivery while supporting the Postgraduate Dean and overseeing the development of educational programs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with learners or doctors in training within an educational context.
• Understanding of NHS structures, processes, and workforce issues.
• Training in Equality and Diversity within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee training delivery for a specialty and support Postgraduate Dean.
• Create quality learning environments for all learners.
• Engage in financial planning and ensure compliance with requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Primary clinical healthcare qualification

Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education

Job description

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 to the NHSE mandate.

Main duties of the job

A Specialty Training Programme Director (TPD) is a member of the Specialty Training Committee (STC) who is managerially responsible to the Postgraduate Dean for the delivery of training in that specialty according to the standards set by the GMC and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. The demands on TPDs are likely to vary at times, and the guidance below should be interpreted flexibly.

About us

The NHS England board has 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. 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 successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) 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 will have the opportunity to inform us if you do not consent during the recruitment process.

Job responsibilities

Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance

To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners.

To support Postgraduate Deans in meeting all NHSE statutory requirements.

Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement

Assist in developing quality processes across the healthcare workforce.

Support the use of clinical skills training and simulation where appropriate, stressing teamwork and human factors.

Oversee the Specialty's Regional Training Programme and advise Postgraduate Deans and Heads of School on:

• Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns;
• Recruitment to training posts and programmes;
• Postgraduate programme management, including placements, assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management, careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training, and related workstreams.

Provide reports to the Specialty Training Committee and School Board, and complete the annual school development plan.

Educational and Workforce Development

Advise and support the Postgraduate Dean in educational and workforce development, including professional development of the educational faculty.

Support compliance with supervision and support requirements for trainees and learners.

Identify learning needs and support educational appraisal, educator development, and resource provision for faculty, trainees, and learners.

Create and promote shared learning opportunities to enhance inter-professional working.

Intelligence Support/Provision

Ensure local intelligence informs quality management processes and engage with information systems (trainee database, post establishments).

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

Contribute to workforce planning, ensuring clinical engagement with local and national processes.

Develop educational programmes to support curriculum competencies, engaging with commissioning as needed.

Identify and support the implementation of alternative workforce solutions within the School.

Advise the Postgraduate Dean on commissioning and decommissioning activities.

Finance

Engage with financial planning and ensure compliance with procurement requirements.

Further details, including key responsibilities and organisational structure, are available in the attached Job Description and supporting documents.

Secondment

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only; agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to applying.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrable leadership skills and ability to influence and motivate others
• A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
• Politically astute with the ability to manage complexity and uncertainty
• Problem-solving skills and objectivity
• Excellent communication, counselling, and liaison skills, with a readiness to listen and empathise
• Strong interpersonal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to establish credibility quickly with colleagues and stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Committed to personal development and supporting others' growth
• Ability to establish academic credibility rapidly
• Willingness to attend relevant national and local College and NHSE EoE meetings

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience working with learners or doctors in training within an educational context
• Experience in clinical and educational leadership and innovation, managing a multi-professional team
• Proven track record of service and education delivery
• Understanding of developments involving Royal Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, NHS organisations, and regulators
• Knowledge of workforce transformation agenda
• Training in Equality and Diversity within the last 3 years
• Up-to-date knowledge of the specialty's curriculum, assessments, and examinations
• Active involvement in, and current knowledge of, own appraisal processes
• Understanding of NHS structures, processes, and workforce issues
• Experience as a healthcare education leader
• Awareness of funding streams and health, social care, and education policies
• Membership in relevant STC (current or recent)

Qualifications and Training

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification
• Membership or Fellowship of a Royal College or equivalent
• Attendance at educational development courses (e.g., educator courses, Train the Trainer)
• Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education (Certificate, Diploma, or Masters)

Depending on experience, in line with TPD sessional payments.