Job Description

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Emergency Medicine (East Higher)



The post will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement to Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery in line with TPD sessional payments (TPD = 10,000 per annum, per PA session /4 hours per week)



All work undertaken is to be incorporated into the Consultant Job Plan. The role of Training Programme Director 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 Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School. The Training Programme Director 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, Training Programme Directors 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.



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 and Deputies

Head of School

Staff at all levels across the area covered by the local office

Practices and schemes

Associate Deans

Clinical Faculty

Other Heads of Schools

Other Training Programme Directors

Royal Colleges

Professional and regulatory bodies

Wider Stakeholder Network

Local Medical Schools

Providers across the region

Directors of Education

Higher Educational Institutions



Delivering Results/ Functional Responsibilities



Ensuring high standards of education and training as defined by the GMC with respect to training posts and educational programmes

Ensuring that objectives are met within budget and proportionate contribution to budget savings

Ensuring that Code of Practice Guidelines are met

Giving guidance on OOP / IDT's / LTFT / Acting up applications



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 visit https://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.



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.