Training Programme Director - TRES Surgery

NHS England; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service organization in Manchester is seeking a Training Programme Director for Trainees Requiring Extra Support. The successful candidate will support recruitment strategy, enhance training experiences, and collaborate with educators. This role is crucial in improving support for trainees and optimizing healthcare workforce development. The position may conclude on 31 October 2026, with potential for extension.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategy to improve support for TRES trainees.
• Act as liaison to support PGDITs with developmental needs.

Job description

Overview

The Training Programme Director for Trainees Requiring Extra Support (TRES) will support the Head of School in Strategic Development of the School of Surgery.

The post holder will lead on the development of the School’s Recruitment and Retention Strategy and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme.

The post holder will be a member of the School Board.

As a result of NHS England's integration into the Department of Health and Social Care, the end date for all new educator secondments/posts will be 31 October 2026. The successful applicant will be updated regarding potential extensions beyond this date.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of strategy to improve support for TRES trainees. This will include education and enhanced roles in development of educators and post graduate doctors in training (PGDIT).
• Act as liaison to support PGDITs who have developmental needs (portfolio, targeted competencies or enhanced support) either identified by specialty specific training programme directors or educators.

What the Organisation Seeks to Achieve

• 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.
• Delivering value for money.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: David Van Dellen Job title: Head of School Surgery Email address: [e-mail]