• Job Description

  Req#: M9990-25-0218?language=en&page=902&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for General Surgery.

  The post will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement to NHS England - 1 PA (4 hours) per week.

  All work undertaken is to be incorporated into the Consultant Job Plan. The role ofTraining Programme Directoris to work and support theHead of Schoolin leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.

  TheTraining Programme Directoris professionally and managerially accountable to theHead of School.TheTraining Programme Directorwill focus on 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 as well as innovative ways of curriculum delivery and workforce well-being strategies.

  To support the Postgraduate Dean, Training Programme Directors 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 if professional and other backgrounds.

  Main duties of the job

  Engaging People/ Key Working Relationships

  Development of an effective network of communication and collaboration of all relevant stakeholders on a local, regional and national basis:

  • Postgraduate Dean and Deputies
  • Head of School
  • Staff at all levels across the area covered by the local office
  • Practices and schemes
  • Associate Deans
  • Clinical Faculty
  • Other Heads of Schools
  • Other Training Programme Directors
  • Royal Colleges
  • Professional and regulatory bodies
  • Wider Stakeholder Network
  • Local Medical Schools
  • Providers across the region
  • Directors of Education
  • Higher Educational Institutions

  Delivering Results/ Functional Responsibilities

  • Ensuringhigh standards of education and training as defined by the GMC with respect to training posts and educational programmes
  • Ensuring thatobjectives are met within budget and proportionate contribution to budget savings
  • Ensuring that Code of Practice Guidelines are met
  • Giving guidance on OOP / IDT's / LTFT / Acting up applications

  About us

  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
  • Delivering value for money.

  If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://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.

  Details

  Date posted

  16 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments

  Contract

  Secondment

  Duration

  15 months

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  990-MID-15553-E

  Job locations

  23 Stephenson Street

  Birmingham

  B2 4BJ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  NHS England ensures that the workforce has the right skills, behaviours and training, and is available in the right numbers, to support the delivery of excellent healthcare and drive improvements through supporting healthcare providers and clinicians to take greater responsibility for planning and commissioning education and training.

  Ourambitionis to be the best organisation of our type in the world by living our values every day.

  Our CoreValuesare that everyone feelsvalued and respectedand areincluded and involvedin everything that affects them; aretrustedto make decisions with clear reasons in order tobe empoweredto deliver; are committed to clear,effective communication, which is transparent and open when sharing information; takespride and has integrityin everything we do and recognises that everyone has a significant contribution whilst takingpersonal responsibility and accountabilityfor actions and behaviours.

  To work with theHead of School:

  • To provide effective clinical leadership,contributingtothestrategic development of NHS England.

  • To contribute to the vision of thelocalNHS andtoenhance patient care byprovidingleadership and directionwith respect to the quality ofeducation and training.

  • To be an advocateand a positive role model on behalf of NHS England,by promotingleadership that inspires, motivates and empowers all staff,and demonstrating the values of the NHS.

  • To work on behalf of NHS England,providing expertadviceon specialty-specificmatters.

  • To work locally with key groups and stakeholders,toattend and host events across the regions, to develop key liaisonsand toensure effectivelocal engagement and responsivenessin line with the culture of NHS England.

  • To review howmulti-professionalhealthcare teams interact and identify opportunities for different healthcare professions to work more effectively together through education and training.

  • Towork with providers and others tosupport and capture innovation locally and ensurenationaland localconversations develop best practice.

  Corporate leadership

  • To supportdelivery of thespecialty-specificaspects of NHS England mandate through local initiatives and programmes.

  Involvement in Programmes and Projects

  • Tosupportwork programmeson behalf of NHS England thatsupport local and national developments and initiatives.

  • Commitment to national vision, policies and processes for effective educational quality management

  Leadership and Management

  • Leading on all TPD activities across the region

  • Ensuring that trainee rotations and placements are managed in accordance with Code of Practice guidance

  Quality and safety

  • To work closely withthe Head of Schooltosupportimplementation of NHS England Framework and:

  Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance

  • To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners.

  Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement

  • Tosupportthedevelopment of quality processes which are complementaryacross the healthcareworkforce.

  • To support the use of clinical skills training and simulation(where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors.

  School Programme Management

  To overseeSchoolprogramme managementandadvisethe Head of Schoolon the following matters:

  • Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns;

  • Recruitment totraining postsand programmes;

  • To use our educational resources to support learners within programmes to fulfil their full potential.

  • 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.

  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.

  Secondments

  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.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  NHS England ensures that the workforce has the right skills, behaviours and training, and is available in the right numbers, to support the delivery of excellent healthcare and drive improvements through supporting healthcare providers and clinicians to take greater responsibility for planning and commissioning education and training.

  Ourambitionis to be the best organisation of our type in the world by living our values every day.

  Our CoreValuesare that everyone feelsvalued and respectedand areincluded and involvedin everything that affects them; aretrustedto make decisions with clear reasons in order tobe empoweredto deliver; are committed to clear,effective communication, which is transparent and open when sharing information; takespride and has integrityin everything we do and recognises that everyone has a significant contribution whilst takingpersonal responsibility and accountabilityfor actions and behaviours.

  To work with theHead of School:

  • To provide effective clinical leadership,contributingtothestrategic development of NHS England.

  • To contribute to the vision of thelocalNHS andtoenhance patient care byprovidingleadership and directionwith respect to the quality ofeducation and training.

  • To be an advocateand a positive role model on behalf of NHS England,by promotingleadership that inspires, motivates and empowers all staff,and demonstrating the values of the NHS.

  • To work on behalf of NHS England,providing expertadviceon specialty-specificmatters.

  • To work locally with key groups and stakeholders,toattend and host events across the regions, to develop key liaisonsand toensure effectivelocal engagement and responsivenessin line with the culture of NHS England.

  • To review howmulti-professionalhealthcare teams interact and identify opportunities for different healthcare professions to work more effectively together through education and training.

  • Towork with providers and others tosupport and capture innovation locally and ensurenationaland localconversations develop best practice.

  Corporate leadership

  • To supportdelivery of thespecialty-specificaspects of NHS England mandate through local initiatives and programmes.

  Involvement in Programmes and Projects

  • Tosupportwork programmeson behalf of NHS England thatsupport local and national developments and initiatives.

  • Commitment to national vision, policies and processes for effective educational quality management

  Leadership and Management

  • Leading on all TPD activities across the region

  • Ensuring that trainee rotations and placements are managed in accordance with Code of Practice guidance

  Quality and safety

  • To work closely withthe Head of Schooltosupportimplementation of NHS England Framework and:

  Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance

  • To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners.

  Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement

  • Tosupportthedevelopment of quality processes which are complementaryacross the healthcareworkforce.

  • To support the use of clinical skills training and simulation(where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors.

  School Programme Management

  To overseeSchoolprogramme managementandadvisethe Head of Schoolon the following matters:

  • Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns;

  • Recruitment totraining postsand programmes;

  • To use our educational resources to support learners within programmes to fulfil their full potential.

  • 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.

  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.

  Secondments

  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.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Primary medical qualification or On the Specialist Register
  • Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, Professional Association and/or Regulatory Body

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in educational context
  • Experience of clinical and educational leadership
  • Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education

  Skills

  Essential

  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
  • Organisation and time management skills

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Primary medical qualification or On the Specialist Register
  • Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, Professional Association and/or Regulatory Body

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in educational context
  • Experience of clinical and educational leadership
  • Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education

  Skills

  Essential

  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
  • Organisation and time management skills

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  NHS England

  Address

  23 Stephenson Street

  Birmingham

  B2 4BJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  NHS England

  Address

  23 Stephenson Street

  Birmingham

  B2 4BJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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