Training Programme Director - Geriatric Medicine (East)
An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director. The post will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement to NHS England remunerated 0.5 PA / 2 hours per week (job share would be considered). All work undertaken is to be incorporated into the Consultant Job Plan.
The role is to work 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 and will focus on improving learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, now and in the future. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation, developing multi‑professional links, and innovative ways of curriculum delivery and workforce well‑being strategies.
Main duties of the job
Engaging People / Key Working Relationships
- Head of School
- Staff at all levels across the geographical area covered by the local office
- Practices and schemes
- Associate and deputy deans
- Clinical Faculty
- Other Heads of Schools
- Other Training Programme Directors, where appropriate
- Royal Colleges
- Professional and regulatory bodies
- Wider Stakeholder Network
- Local Medical and Dental Schools
- Providers and commissioners across the region
- Directors of Education
- Higher Educational Institution
Delivering Results / Functional Responsibilities
- Ensure high standards of education and training as defined by the General Medicine Council and other national bodies with respect to training posts and other educational programmes in Yorkshire and the Humber.
- Commit to national vision, policies and processes for effective educational quality management.
- Ensure objectives are met within budget and, where required, contribute to budget savings.
- Ensure Code of Practice Guidelines are met.
- Give accurate guidance to trainees on OOP / IDTs / LTFT / Acting up applications.
Job responsibilities
Leadership
- Provide effective clinical leadership.
- Work on behalf of Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery, providing expert advice on specialty‑specific matters.
Quality and safety
- Implement the NHSE Quality Framework and Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance.
- Address 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.
- Attend School meetings within the structure and other relevant meetings.
- Meet Code of Practice requirements.
Educational and Workforce Development
- Advise and support in educational and workforce development elements.
- Strategic workforce development and commissioning.
- Develop educational programmes to support achievement of curriculum competencies.
Finance
- Ensure compliance with procurement requirements.
Person specification
Qualifications
- Primary medical qualification or registration on the Specialist Register.
- Membership or fellowship of a college, faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body.
Experience & Knowledge
- Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership.
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.
Skills
- Leadership.
- Problem solving.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
- Organisation and time management skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and is required to submit a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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