Job Description

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director (TPD) for ACCS/ST3/DRE-EM East.
The post will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement to NHS England remunerated on the NHS Consultant Pay Scale - overall 2 PA /8 hours per week with 0.9 PA/3.6 hours per week funded through Education Support Budget and 1.1PA/4.4 hours funded through Curriculum Delivery budget.
All work undertaken is to be incorporated into the Consultant Job Plan. The role of TPD is to work and support the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.
The TPD is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School. The TPD will focus on 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 as well as innovative ways of curriculum delivery and workforce well-being strategies.
To support the Postgraduate Dean, TPDs 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 if professional and other backgrounds.
Main duties of the job
Engaging People/Key Working Relationships
Development of an effective network of communication and collaboration of all relevant stakeholders on a local, regional and national basis:
Postgraduate Dean
Head of School
Staff at all levels across the geographical area covered by the local office
Practices and schemes
Associate and deputy deans
Clinical Faculty
Other Heads of Schools
Other Training Programme Directors, where appropriate
Royal Colleges
Professional and regulatory bodies
Wider Stakeholder Network
Local Medical and Dental Schools
Providers and commissioners across the region
Directors of Education
Higher Educational Institutions
Delivering Results/ Functional Responsibilities
Ensuring high standards of education and training as defined by the General Medicine Council and other national bodies with respect to training posts and other educational programmes in the Yorkshire and the Humber.
Commitment to national vision, policies and processes for effective educational quality management.
Ensuring that objectives are met within budget and proportionate contribution to budget savings when required
Ensuring that Code of Practice Guidelines are met
Giving accurate guidance to trainees on OOP/ IDTs/ LTFT/ Acting up applications
About us
Our work supports the NHS to deliver high quality services for patients and best value for taxpayers.
Our staff bring expertise across hundreds of specialisms -- including clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.
We lead the NHS in England 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

Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, leading to full integration. The aim is to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and eliminates waste.
If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the recruitment process.
Details
Date posted
24 October 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share
Reference number
990-NEY-18494-E
Job locations
Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership
To provide effective clinical leadership.
To work on behalf of Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery, providing expert advice on specialty-specific matters.
Quality and safety To implement the NHSE Quality Framework and Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance. School Programme Management
Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns.
Recruitment to training posts and programmes.
Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management, careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams.
To attend School meetings within the structure and other relevant meetings.
To meet Code of Practice requirements
Educational and Workforce Development
To advise and support in educational and workforce development elements.
Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning
To develop educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies.
Finance To ensure compliance with procurement requirements. You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information 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
Leadership
To provide effective clinical leadership.
To work on behalf of Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery, providing expert advice on specialty-specific matters.
Quality and safety To implement the NHSE Quality Framework and Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance. School Programme Management
Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns.
Recruitment to training posts and programmes.
Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management, careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams.
To attend School meetings within the structure and other relevant meetings.
To meet Code of Practice requirements
Educational and Workforce Development
To advise and support in educational and workforce development elements.
Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning
To develop educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies.
Finance To ensure compliance with procurement requirements. You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information 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
Qualifications
Essential

• Primary medical qualification or On the Specialist Register
• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, Professional Association and/or Regulatory Body

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education

Skills
Essential

• Leadership
• Problem solving
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Organisation and time management skills

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Primary medical qualification or On the Specialist Register
• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, Professional Association and/or Regulatory Body

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education

Skills
Essential

• Leadership
• Problem solving
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Organisation and time management skills

Skills Required