Program Director jobs in United Kingdom

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Cardiology for KSS .

This is a 1 PA Training Programme Director vacancy.

The role of Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.

The Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School. 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-professionallinks.

To support the Postgraduate Dean, Training Programme Directors will work across the spectrum of health and where relevant, social care, within the context of a team, so that the provision of education reflects changing service models. This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum of professional and other backgrounds.

The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the faculty, and guidelines and standards established within KSS are met. Responsibilities will include:

• To oversee the Cardiology Regional Training Programme
• Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns
• Recruitment to training posts and programmes
• Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management careers support, less than full-time training, inter‑deanery transfer, academic training and other related work‑streams.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Cardiology 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.

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

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.

The length of appointment will initially be until 31‑March‑2027 plus potential for extension subject to agreement of both parties.

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.

• Fellowship of College /Faculty, professional association and/or body
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
• Qualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education

• 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
• 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

• Working with learners or doctors in training in 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 bodies related NHS organisations
• 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 matters
• Applicants who are doctors require a licence to practice
• Previous or current appointment as leader in healthcare education
• Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
• Understanding of current health and social care and education policy

Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments