Training Programme Director Professional Support&Wellbeing Service KSS

NHS; Horley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Training Programme Director to manage and support case managers for doctors in training. The role involves leadership in educational environments and improving professional support services in the Kent, Surrey, and Sussex region. Ideal candidates will have a medical degree and substantial leadership experience. This is a part-time secondment role based in Horley.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience working with learners in an educational context.
• Experience in clinical and educational leadership roles.
• Demonstrable track record in service and education delivery.
• Current UK professional registration required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of Case Managers.
• Support complex cases and drive improvements in PSWS services.
• Deputise for the PSWS Associate Dean as necessary.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Ability to innovate

Education

Primary medical qualification

Membership/Fellowship of a medical college

PGCert in Medical Education

Job description

Overview

Training Programme Director for Professional Support and Wellbeing Service (PSWS) for KSS. This is a 3 PA Training Programme Director vacancy. The role supports and delivers professional support and wellbeing services to resident doctors in training across the Kent, Surrey and Sussex region, working with the PSWS Associate Dean and Regional PSWS Business Manager.

Role and responsibilities

• Manage, support and develop the team of Case Managers in their roles supporting individual resident doctors in training.
• Support complex cases.
• Support the development of Case Managers in KSS PSWS.
• Drive improvement and development of existing and new PSWS services.
• Improve engagement and awareness with the KSS educator community.
• Deputise for the PSWS Associate Dean when required.

About us

The NHS England board set the top-level purpose for the organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all. The role contributes to enabling local systems and providers to improve health, reduce health inequalities and ensure the healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care.

Details

• Date posted: 01 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: Depending on experience in line with TPD sessional payments
• Contract: Secondment
• Duration: 11 months
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 990-SE-16468-E
• Job locations: York House, Massetts Road, Horley, RH6 7DE

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.

Job description and responsibilities

The post is offered on a secondment basis. Successful candidates are responsible for securing written agreement from their Trust/Practice for release from clinical work for the specified number of PAs/sessions. In line with sessional TPD payments, NHSE provide an employer contribution at £10k per annum per 1 PA. Further details about the role, key responsibilities and accountabilities, and the organisational structure can be found in the attached Job Description and supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Primary medical qualification (PMQ)
• Essential: Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
• Essential: Hold or previously held a leadership role in medical education
• Desirable: PGCert in Medical Education
• Desirable: Leadership development programme relevant to working in the NHS and/or education

Experience

• Essential: Considerable experience of working with learners or resident doctors in training in an educational context
• Essential: Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
• Essential: Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
• Essential: Licence to Practise
• Essential: Permanent NHS contract to support secondment into this role
• Desirable: Understanding of relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
• Desirable: Workforce transformation agenda awareness
• Desirable: Experience with recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity; appraisal experience (appraiser or ARCP panellist)
• Desirable: Knowledge of NHS structures and multi-professional workforce matters

Skills

• Essential: Demonstrable leadership skills and ability to influence and motivate others
• Essential: Vision and ability to innovate
• Essential: Politically astute with ability to manage complexity and uncertainty
• Essential: Problem solving and objectivity
• Essential: Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Essential: Ability to establish credibility with colleagues and stakeholders
• Essential: Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Essential: Commitment to personal development and helping others develop

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please refer to NHS Careers.

Employer details

Employer: NHS England

Address: York House, Massetts Road, Horley, RH6 7DE

Employer's website: NHS England – about/working-for