Job Description

The role of Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.
Main duties of the job
TheTraining Programme Directorisprofessionally and managerially accountable to theHead of School.TheTraining Programme Directorwill 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 evolvingand will also focuson whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.
To support the Postgraduate Dean, Training Programme Directors will 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 of professional and other backgrounds.
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
24 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-15554-E
Job locations
County Hall
Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 8RA
Job description
Job responsibilities
An opportunity to contribute to the medical workforce of the future
Gaining a different perspective of the NHS by working for NHS England
Managing and working with a motivated team of educators and administrative staff.
Positively contributing to the quality of care given to patients by ensuring excellent training is delivered in the East Midlands - see detailed job description.
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached 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
An opportunity to contribute to the medical workforce of the future
Gaining a different perspective of the NHS by working for NHS England
Managing and working with a motivated team of educators and administrative staff.
Positively contributing to the quality of care given to patients by ensuring excellent training is delivered in the East Midlands - see detailed job description.
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached 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
Behaviours and Values
Essential

• oA transformation leadership style.
• oAbility to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues.
• oManagement of transformation and change.
• oSensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism.
• oPerform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHS England (WTE Directorate) commitment to equal opportunities.
• oConduct 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.
• oA continuing quest for personal and professional development.
• oAn academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care.

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• oDemonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
• oA strong sense of vision and ability to innovate.
• oAbility to problem solve and maintain objectivity.
• oStrong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
• oExcellent organisational and time management skills.
• oCommitted to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress.

Desirable

• oPolitically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty.
• oAbility to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• oCurrent clinical commitment in the School/specialty.
• oConsiderable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.
• oExperience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team.
• oDemonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.
• oTrained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years.
• oActive involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes.

Desirable

• oUnderstanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.
• oUnderstanding of the workforce transformation agenda.
• oKnowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters.

Qualifications and Training
Essential

• oPrimary clinical healthcare qualification.
• oCurrently working at consultant level or equivalent in the specialty school area.
• oExperience within the specialty at Consultant level.
• oMembership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and be registered with the regulatory body.
• oMust hold a current Licence to Practise

Desirable

• oAttendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)

Person Specification
Behaviours and Values
Essential

• oA transformation leadership style.
• oAbility to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues.
• oManagement of transformation and change.
• oSensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism.
• oPerform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHS England (WTE Directorate) commitment to equal opportunities.
• oConduct 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.
• oA continuing quest for personal and professional development.
• oAn academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care.

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• oDemonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
• oA strong sense of vision and ability to innovate.
• oAbility to problem solve and maintain objectivity.
• oStrong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
• oExcellent organisational and time management skills.
• oCommitted to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress.

Desirable

• oPolitically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty.
• oAbility to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• oCurrent clinical commitment in the School/specialty.
• oConsiderable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.
• oExperience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team.
• oDemonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.
• oTrained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years.
• oActive involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes.

Desirable

• oUnderstanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.
• oUnderstanding of the workforce transformation agenda.
• oKnowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters.

Qualifications and Training
Essential

• oPrimary clinical healthcare qualification.
• oCurrently working at consultant level or equivalent in the specialty school area.
• oExperience within the specialty at Consultant level.
• oMembership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and be registered with the regulatory body.
• oMust hold a current Licence to Practise

Desirable

• oAttendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)