Training Programme Director - Wellbeing and LTFT
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 West 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.
The post attracts 1 PA which will be reimbursed to the successful candidate's employing Trust at £10,000 (pro rata.)
It is expected that Training Programme Directors continue in clinical practice while fulfilling the role. The post will be offered for 3 years in the first instance with satisfactory annual appraisal, with the option of extending for a further 3 years if mutually agreed.
The successful applicant will work closely with the Head of School, Postgraduate Dean and the Future Workforce Team to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient-centered care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.
Main duties of the job
You will work with the Head of School of Emergency Medicine to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient-centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.
Please note: The post is offered on a secondment basis and all candidates are reminded that if they are successful, they are responsible for securing written agreement from their Trust/Practice for release from clinical work for the specified number of PAs/sessions.
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Description and Functional Requirements.
As part of a national system, please note that a flat rate of £10,000 per PA, per year, (or pro rata as necessary) will be paid to a Trust for successful candidates appointed to TPD roles. This should be treated as a contribution towards the overall cost and is not a reflection of the individuals pay.
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. Note the special responsibility as a manager for assessing and minimising risks to 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).
Depending on experience, salary paid in line with TPD sessional payments.
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