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Training Programme Director for Surgery (Academic Lead)
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Main area: Surgery
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Secondment: 3 years
Hours: Part time - 0.5 session per week (2 hours per week)
Job ref: 990-WTE-6873598-E
Site: 23 Stephenson Street
Town: Birmingham
Salary: Salary paid in line with TPD sessional payments
Closing: 13/01/2025 23:59
Our Organisation
The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive – and we all have our part to play.
As employers, we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.
As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern.
Job overview
As Training Programme Director, you will be responsible for coordinating the training across the region. You will ensure that national standards, determined by Royal Colleges, the GMC and NHS England, are implemented locally.
Applicants must be currently working within the West Midlands area at consultant level or equivalent in the specialty school area.
Experience within the specialty at consultant level is essential, as is considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.
Main duties of the job
You will work with the Head of School to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient-centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for further details on the role, responsibilities and person specification.
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 and Training
* Primary clinical healthcare qualification and currently working at consultant level or equivalent in the specialty school area.
* Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development.
Behaviours and Values
* An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care.
Experience and Knowledge
* Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context including training delivery in service and education.
* Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team.
* Knowledge of the NHS and understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.
Skills and Abilities
* Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress.
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’re passionate about nurturing and developing people.
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.
Please note that we currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.
The NHS Business Services Authority is responsible for the processing of your application; a privacy notice is attached to advise you on how we will process your personal data.
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