Main area Medicine Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Fixed term: 3 years (Secondment only for current NHSE employees)
Hours: Part time - 0.5 session per week (2 hours per week)
Job ref: 990-WTE-6847354-E
Employer: NHS England
Employer type: NHS
Site: Leicester
Town: Leicester
Salary: Salary paid in line with TPD sessional payments
Closing: 06/01/2025 23:59
Training Programme Director - Allergy and Immunology
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
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-E WT&E, are implemented locally. Applicants must be currently working within the East Midlands area at consultant level or equivalent including SAS doctors in the specialty school area. Experience within the specialty at consultant or SAS doctor 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 has set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all.
* 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
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information 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.
NHS England holds a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met.
Person specification
Behaviours and Values
* A transformation leadership style.
* Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues.
* Management of transformation and change.
* Sensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism.
* Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHS England (WTE Directorate) commitment to equal opportunities.
* Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff.
* A continuing quest for personal and professional development.
* An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care.
Skills and Abilities
* Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
* A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate.
* Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills.
* Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress.
* Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty.
* Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
Experience and Knowledge
* Current clinical commitment in the School/specialty.
* 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.
* Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.
* Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years.
* Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes.
* Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.
* Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda.
* Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters.
Qualifications and Training
* Primary clinical healthcare qualification.
* Currently working at consultant level or equivalent in the specialty school area.
* Experience within the specialty at Consultant level.
* Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and be registered with the regulatory body.
* Must hold a current Licence to Practise.
* Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc).
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.
Please note that we currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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