Training Programme Director - Respiratory

NHS England; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Southampton is seeking an experienced Training Programme Director in Respiratory. The successful candidate will oversee the Respiratory training programme, enhancing learner experiences and fostering educational outcomes. Candidates should have substantial clinical leadership experience and a commitment to medical education. This role offers a fixed funding contribution of £7,500 per annum, with a flexible, hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical and educational leadership, particularly in healthcare.
• Must hold a valid license to practice as a doctor if applicable.
• Active involvement in appraisal processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective delivery of the Respiratory training programme.
• Enhance learner supervision and assessment.
• Collaborate with multi-professional teams for educational outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Primary clinical healthcare qualification

Fellowship of College/Faculty

Job description

Within NHS England, South East Region, the Wessex Local Office is responsible for the planning, development, education and training of the future and current healthcare and public health workforce across Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Salisbury.

An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant with a strong interest in medical education and training to be the Training Programme Director in Respiratory.

Applications are invited from current STC members, or from those within the specialty who can demonstrate relevant interest in education and training.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall delivery of the Respiratory training programme. For more information regarding the post please refer to the attached Job Description with enclosed Person Specification.

Main duties of the job

The Training Programme Director will focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of (specialty) training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.

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

. 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.

Job responsibilities

The fixed level of funding contribution for this role is £7,500 per annum, as an Educational Management Contribution (EMC). 0.75 EMC has been allocated for this role.

Prior to applying, please ensure you have discussed this role with your local Director of Medical Education to ensure that this work functions as a secondment with time freed up in your job plan to fulfil expectations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification
• Fellowship of College/Faculty: professional association and/or body
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development

Employment/Experience

• 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
• Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodes related to NHS
• Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and E&D in the last 3 years.
• Active involvement in and up to date with appraisal process
• Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including understanding workforce educational context
• Applicants who are doctors require a licence to practise
• Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
• Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
• Understanding of current health and social care and education policy

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• A strong sense of vision and an ability to innovate
• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
• Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
• Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility