TPD - Physician Associate Preceptorship in Secondary Care Specialist
1 week ago
Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with knowledge of current educational theory and practice, and the ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of relevant issues. The post holder will maintain clinical skills and knowledge of local and national issues relating to standards of medical and multidisciplinary education.
The role offers the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in programme leadership and management within the Medical Associate Professions, and to build on the quality of the training programme and faculty development that has been enhanced in previous years.
As well as building links across specialties and developing educator networks nationally, this is a great opportunity to focus on whole workforce transformation and further developing multi-professional links.
Main Duties of the Job
The role of Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions within their specialty, aligned to the Health Education England mandate. These functions include:
- Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance
- Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement
- Programme Management
- Education and Workforce Development
- Intelligence Support/Provision
- Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning
- Finance
Please view the attached JDPS for expansion on these areas.
About Us
The NHS England board has 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
- Delivering value for money.
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Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Job Responsibilities
The PA Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the EoE Associate Dean for Medical Associate Professions. The PA 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 PA Training Programme Director 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 demands on TPDs are likely to vary at times and the guidance in the JDPS should be interpreted, see attached JDPS for full details.
Please note that the applicable grade for this role is Consultant Medical/Dental and therefore the Primary clinical healthcare qualification must be a MBBS, BDS or BChD.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification
- Membership/Fellowship of a Royal College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses)
Desirable
- Education qualification such as a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education.
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of 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
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant EDI strategy, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
Desirable
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Desirable
- Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training
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Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom NHS England Full timeAbout the RoleThe NHS England is seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to fill the position of Physician Associate Training Programme Director in Secondary Care. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior educator to develop their knowledge and skills in programme leadership and management within the Medical Associate Professions.Key...
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Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom NHS England Full timeAbout the RoleThe NHS England is seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to fill the position of Physician Associate Training Programme Director in Secondary Care. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior educator to develop their knowledge and skills in programme leadership and management within the Medical Associate Professions.Key...
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Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom NHS England Full timeAbout the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator to lead the development of a high-quality training programme for Physician Associates in secondary care. The successful candidate will have a strong background in clinical education and a proven track record of leadership and innovation.Main ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement a...
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Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom NHS England Full timeAbout the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator to lead the development of a high-quality training programme for Physician Associates in secondary care. The successful candidate will have a strong background in clinical education and a proven track record of leadership and innovation.Main ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement a...
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Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom NHS England Full timeAbout the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator to lead the development of a high-quality training programme for Physician Associates in secondary care. The successful candidate will have a strong background in clinical education and a proven track record of leadership and innovation.Main ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement a...
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Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom NHS England Full timeJob SummaryThis is an exciting opportunity for an individual with expertise in current educational theory and practice, and the ability to maintain a comprehensive awareness of relevant issues. The post holder will maintain clinical skills and knowledge of local and national issues relating to standards of medical and multidisciplinary education.Main Duties...
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Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom NHS England Full timeAbout the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for an individual with knowledge of current educational theory and practice, and ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of relevant issues. The post holder will maintain clinical skills and knowledge of local and national issues relating to standards of medical and multidisciplinary education.The role offers...
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Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom NHS England Full timeAbout the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for an individual with knowledge of current educational theory and practice, and ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of relevant issues. The post holder will maintain clinical skills and knowledge of local and national issues relating to standards of medical and multidisciplinary education.The role offers...
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Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom NHS England Full timeAbout the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for an individual with knowledge of current educational theory and practice, and ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of relevant issues. The post holder will maintain clinical skills and knowledge of local and national issues relating to standards of medical and multidisciplinary education.The role offers...
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Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom NHS England Full timeAbout the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for an individual with knowledge of current educational theory and practice, and ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of relevant issues. The post holder will maintain clinical skills and knowledge of local and national issues relating to standards of medical and multidisciplinary education.The role offers...
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Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom NHS England Full timeAbout the RoleThe NHS England is seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to fill the position of Physician Associate Training Programme Director in Secondary Care. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with knowledge of current educational theory and practice, and ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of relevant issues.Main...
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Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom NHS England Full timeAbout the RoleThe NHS England is seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to fill the position of Physician Associate Training Programme Director in Secondary Care. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with knowledge of current educational theory and practice, and ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of relevant issues.Main...
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Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom NHS England Full timeJob SummaryThis is an exciting opportunity for an individual with knowledge of current educational theory and practice, and ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of relevant issues. The post holder will maintain clinical skills and knowledge of local and national issues relating to standards of medical and multidisciplinary education.The role offers...
