Job Description

The Anaesthesia Training Programme Director for Study Leave for the North West (Mersey) Rotation will support the Head of School/Associate Head of School in the Strategic Development of the School of Anaesthesia.
The post holder will lead on the development of the School's Study Leave strategy and contribute to supporting the Head of School/Associate Head of School around assuring the quality of courses, which are available, and administering the Study Leave budget for Stages 1, 2 and 3.
The post holder will be a member of the School Specialty Training Committee.
Main duties of the job

• Work in collaboration with Head of School/Associate Head of School of Anaesthesia to administer the Study Leave budget for all Stages of training.
• To work with interested trainers in the development of local courses.
• To ensure that all trainees receive the best value for money from their study leave budget.

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.
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• 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-18544-E
Job locations
3 Piccadilly Place
London Road
Manchester
M1 3BN
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 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 of Quality Assurance in the School of Anaesthesia
• Experience in the use of the Study Leave systems for NHSE
• Experience as a panel member on ARCP
• Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise

Desirable

• Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context
• Experience as an educational supervisor
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
• Experience in Recruitment at a national level

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 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 of Quality Assurance in the School of Anaesthesia
• Experience in the use of the Study Leave systems for NHSE
• Experience as a panel member on ARCP
• Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise

Desirable

• Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context
• Experience as an educational supervisor
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
• Experience in Recruitment at a national level

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