Job Description

The role of Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions within their specialty, aligned to the NHS England mandate.



A speciality Training Programme Director (TPD) is a member of the Speciality Training Committee (STC) who is managerially responsible to the Postgraduate Dean for the delivery of training in Paediatrics according to the standards set by the GMC and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. The demands on TPDs are likely to vary at times and the guidance below should be interpreted flexibly.



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.



Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance



To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners.

To support Postgraduate Deans in meeting all NHSE statutory requirements.



Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement



Assist in the development of quality processes which are complementary across the healthcare workforce.

To support the use of clinical skills training and simulation (where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors.



School Programme Management



To provide reports to the Specialty Training Committee and School Board

To contribute to the annual school development plan



Intelligence Support/ provision



To ensure local intelligence processes inform quality management processes.

To engage with information systems (trainee database, post establishments).



Finance



To engage with financial business planning processes and associated School budgets as needed.



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.