Training Programme Director for O&G ST3-5 – NW | NHS England

Role Summary

The Training Programme Director in Obstetrics & Gynaecology ST3-5 will support the Head of School in the strategic development of the School of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The role covers Greater Manchester and Lancashire & South Cumbria region and includes leading the development of the School’s Recruitment and Retention Strategy, supporting the School Operational Programme, and serving as a member of the School Board.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the School’s Recruitment and Retention Strategy and support the School Operational Programme.
• Serve as a member of the School Board.
• Oversee the specialty’s regional training programme.
• Manage specialty‑specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns.
• Recruit to training posts and programmes.
• Manage postgraduate programme, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management and careers support, less‑than‑full‑time training, inter‑deanery transfer, academic training and related work‑streams.
• Ensure both national standards and guidelines established within O&G are met.
• Improve learner supervision, assessment and experience, engage faculty, drive workforce transformation and develop multi‑professional links.

Qualifications

• Experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of O&G training across the region.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, and ability to work effectively as a member of a multi‑professional team.

Additional Information

• Appointment is on a secondment basis; applicants from within the NHS must obtain agreement from their employer prior to submitting the application.
• Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) will be initiated via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) for NHS employees.
• Contractual office‑base employees are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time in our offices.
• All educator recruitment activity will conclude on 31 March 2027 (subject to review beyond this date).

Application Notice

This advert closes on Monday 27 Apr 2026.

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