Job Description

The Anaesthesia Training Programme Director for Teaching for the North West (Mersey) Rotation will support the Head of School/Associate Head of School in delivering excellence in teaching and training courses.
The post holder will lead on the development of the School's Teaching Programme and collate and act on feedback from courses.
The post holder will be a member of the School Speciality Training Committee.
Main duties of the job
Work in collaboration with Head of School of Anaesthesia/Associate Head of Anaesthesia and local trainers and trainees to ensure high quality teaching and training for trainees on the North West (Mersey) rotation.
To work with the Head of School of Anaesthesia/ Associate Head of Anaesthesia to support all trainers and trainees leading teaching and training courses on the North West (Mersey) rotation to arrange and review feedback for courses and aid in looking for positive changes in response.
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
17 November 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments
Contract
Secondment
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
990-NW-18642-E
Job locations
Regatta Place
Brunswick Business Park, Summers Road
Liverpool
L3 4BL
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Anaesthesia are met.
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
The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Anaesthesia are met.
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
Qualifications
Essential

• Consultant or Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia and currently working in NW England
• Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists

Desirable

• Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education

Experience
Essential

• Experience as a panel member on ARCP
• Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context including running regional courses
• Experience as an educational supervisor
• Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise

Desirable

• Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education
• Experience in Recruitment at a national level
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years.

Skills
Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
• Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity.

Desirable

• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Consultant or Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia and currently working in NW England
• Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists

Desirable

• Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education

Experience
Essential

• Experience as a panel member on ARCP
• Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context including running regional courses
• Experience as an educational supervisor
• Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise

Desirable

• Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education
• Experience in Recruitment at a national level
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years.

Skills
Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
• Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity.

Desirable

• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Skills Required