Main area Medical Psychotherapy Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Secondment: 3 years Hours Part time - 0.25 sessions per week (1 hour) Job ref 990-SE-11778-E
Employer NHS England Employer type NHS Site Heritage Gate Town Oxford Salary In line with TPD sessional payments Closing 10/04/2025 23:59
Training Programme Director - Medical Psychotherapy
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Our Organisation
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Job overview
Within NHS England, South East Region, the Thames Valley Local Office is responsible for the planning, development, education and training of the future and current healthcare and public health workforce across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.
An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant with a strong interest in medical education and training to be the Training Programme Director in Medical Psychotherapy.
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 Medical Psychotherapy. For more information regarding the post please refer to the attached Job Description.
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 job
The 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.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* Primary clinical healthcare qualification.
* Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body relevant to the speciality.
* Currently working as a consultant in the appropriate speciality area.
* A continuing quest for personal and professional development.
Skills and abilities
* Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
Experience and Knowledge
* 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.
Our commitments to you
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered.
We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.
If applying for this role on a secondment basis, please make sure you have obtained prior agreement from your current line manager to apply for this position.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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