Training Programme Director

Training Programme Director - Core PsychiatryWithin 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 Core Psychiatry.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 Core Psychiatry training programme. For more information regarding the post please refer to the attached Job Description with enclosed Person Specification. The role of the Training Programme Director is to work with the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to NHS England mandate.Main duties of the jobThe 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 usThe 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 careOptimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovationIf 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.Job responsibilitiesThe fixed level of funding contribution for this role is £10,000 per annum, as an Educational Management Contribution (EMC). 2.5 EMC has been allocated for this role. The number of EMCs indicatively equates to the number of PAs for job planning; however, the level of funding for EMCs is fixed and may not equate to your individual personal salary with your employer in relation to your planned activities.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. The financial contribution to the Trust is then to backfill any clinical time. This will be followed up at interview to ensure support is in place.The Trust Director of Medical Education will be asked to provide a reference in support of your application.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.SecondmentsApplicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only; agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.Person SpecificationQualificationsPrimary clinical healthcare qualificationFellowship of College/Faculty: professional association and/or bodyAttendance at courses aimed to support educational developmentEmployment/ExperienceWorking with learners or doctors in training in an educational contextExperience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional teamDemonstrable track record of delivery of service and educationUnderstanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodes related to NHSUnderstanding of the workforce transformation agendaTrained and experienced in recruitment, selection and E&D in the last 3 years.Active involvement in and up to date with appraisal processKnowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including understanding workforce educational contextApplicants who are doctors require a licence to practisePrevious or current appointment as a leader in healthcare educationAwareness of funding streams for healthcare educationUnderstanding of current health and social care and education policySkills and AbilitiesDemonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate othersA strong sense of vision and an ability to innovatePolitically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertaintyAbility to problem solve and maintain objectivityStrong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skillsAbility to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholdersExcellent organisational and time management skillsCommitted to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progressAbility to rapidly establish academic credibilityDepending on experienceIn line with TPD sessional payments #J-18808-Ljbffr