Program Director jobs in United Kingdom

The Anaesthesia Training Programme Director for Teaching for the North West (Mersey) Rotation will support the Head of School/Associate Head of School in delivering excellence in teaching and training courses.

The post holder will lead on the development of the School's Teaching Programme and collate and act on feedback from courses.

The post holder will be a member of the School Speciality Training Committee.

Work in collaboration with Head of School of Anaesthesia/Associate Head of Anaesthesia and local trainers and trainees to ensure high quality teaching and training for trainees on the North West (Mersey) rotation.

To work with the Head of School of Anaesthesia/ Associate Head of Anaesthesia to support all trainers and trainees leading teaching and training courses on the North West (Mersey) rotation to arrange and review feedback for courses and aid in looking for positive changes in response.

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If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the recruitment process.

The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Anaesthesia are met.

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.

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.

• Consultant or Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia and currently working in NW England
• Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists
• Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education

• Experience as a panel member on ARCP
• Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context including running regional courses
• Experience as an educational supervisor
• Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise
• Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education
• Experience in Recruitment at a national level
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• A strong sense of vision and 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

Depending on experienceIn line with TPD sessional payments