Job Description

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Medical Oncology (East Midlands)
All work undertaken is to be incorporated into the Consultant Job Plan. The role ofTraining Programme Directoris to work and support theHead of Schoolin leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.
TheTraining Programme Directoris professionally and managerially accountable to theHead of School.TheTraining Programme Directorwill 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 Directorswork 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 workforcecomprisingindividuals 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 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

About us
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 visithttps://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.
Details
Date posted
04 August 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments
Contract
Secondment
Duration
13 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
990-MID-16741-E
Job locations
County Hall
Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 8RA
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with theHead of School:

• To provide effective clinical leadership, contributing to the strategic development of the Deanery.
• To contribute to the vision of thelocalNHS andtoenhance patient care byprovidingleadership and directionwith respect to the quality ofeducation and training.
• To be an advocate and a positive role model of the Deanery, by promoting leadership that inspires, motivates and empowers all staff, and demonstrating the values of the NHS.
• To work on behalf of the Deanery, providing expert advice on specialty-specific matters.
• To work locally with key groups and stakeholders, to attend and host events across the regions, to develop key liaisons and to ensure effective local engagement and responsiveness in line with the culture of the Deanery.
• To review howmulti-professionalhealthcare teams interact and identify opportunities for different healthcare professions to work more effectively together through education and training.
• Towork with providers and others tosupport and capture innovation locally and ensurenationaland localconversations develop best practice.

Corporateleadership

• To support delivery of the specialty-specific aspects of the Deanery mandate through local initiatives and programmes.

Involvement in Programmes and Projects

• To support work programmes on behalf of the Deanery that support local and national developments and initiatives.
• Commitment to national vision, policies and processes for effective educational quality management

Leadership and Management

• Leading on all TPD activities across the region
• Ensuring that trainee rotations and placements are managed in accordance with Code of Practice guidance

Quality and safety
To work closely withthe Head of Schooltosupportimplementation ofthe Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery Quality Framework and:
Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance

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

Patient Safety andHealthcare Quality Improvement

• Tosupportthedevelopment of quality processes which are complementaryacross the healthcareworkforce.
• 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 overseeSchoolprogramme managementandadvisethe Head of Schoolon the following matters:

• Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns;
• Recruitment totraining postsand programmes;
• To use our educational resources to support learners within programmes to fulfil their full potential.
• 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.

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
To work with theHead of School:

• To provide effective clinical leadership, contributing to the strategic development of the Deanery.
• To contribute to the vision of thelocalNHS andtoenhance patient care byprovidingleadership and directionwith respect to the quality ofeducation and training.
• To be an advocate and a positive role model of the Deanery, by promoting leadership that inspires, motivates and empowers all staff, and demonstrating the values of the NHS.
• To work on behalf of the Deanery, providing expert advice on specialty-specific matters.
• To work locally with key groups and stakeholders, to attend and host events across the regions, to develop key liaisons and to ensure effective local engagement and responsiveness in line with the culture of the Deanery.
• To review howmulti-professionalhealthcare teams interact and identify opportunities for different healthcare professions to work more effectively together through education and training.
• Towork with providers and others tosupport and capture innovation locally and ensurenationaland localconversations develop best practice.

Corporateleadership

• To support delivery of the specialty-specific aspects of the Deanery mandate through local initiatives and programmes.

Involvement in Programmes and Projects

• To support work programmes on behalf of the Deanery that support local and national developments and initiatives.
• Commitment to national vision, policies and processes for effective educational quality management

Leadership and Management

• Leading on all TPD activities across the region
• Ensuring that trainee rotations and placements are managed in accordance with Code of Practice guidance

Quality and safety
To work closely withthe Head of Schooltosupportimplementation ofthe Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery Quality Framework and:
Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance

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

Patient Safety andHealthcare Quality Improvement

• Tosupportthedevelopment of quality processes which are complementaryacross the healthcareworkforce.
• 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 overseeSchoolprogramme managementandadvisethe Head of Schoolon the following matters:

• Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns;
• Recruitment totraining postsand programmes;
• To use our educational resources to support learners within programmes to fulfil their full potential.
• 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.

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

• 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