Job Description

The Training Programme Director in Internal Medicine and lead for quality for IM stage 2 will support the Head/Associate Heads of School in Strategic Development and quality assurance. The post holder will be a member of the School Board
As a result of NHS England's (NHSE) integration into the Department of Health, all educator recruitment activity either extensions to existing contracts or new appointments, will have an end date of 31 March 2027. We are currently reviewing the recruitment process beyond this date and will provide updates as soon as the new procedures
Main duties of the job
The job will have two key areas of focus:
1. TPD for IMS2
The post-holder will join the team of two existing TPDs who advise and support IMS2 training across the Deanery. The role will include leading on ARCPs with the two existing post-holders including penultimate year reviews. A key part of the role will be organising the IMS2 teaching sessions that are delivered by Teams/Zoom.
2. Quality Lead
The School of Medicine is keen to improve the experience of IM training. Currently, we are starting to develop quality panels to monitor satisfaction and feedback to Trusts.
The post-holder would work with the Flexible Portfolio Trainees developing the intervention and lead on/monitor data including the Annual Specialty Reports and GMC surveys.
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
22 December 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments
Contract
Secondment
Duration
14 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
990-NW-19244-E
Job locations
NHSE Office in the North West Region
Flexible across North West Region
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 GIM are met.
Responsibilities will include:

• To oversee the Specialtys Regional Training Programme
• Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns
• Recruitment to training posts and programmes
• 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.
• The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of GIM training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.

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 GIM are met.
Responsibilities will include:

• To oversee the Specialtys Regional Training Programme
• Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns
• Recruitment to training posts and programmes
• 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.
• The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of GIM training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.

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 in Medicine/ a Medical specialty on the Specialist Register and working in NHS in North West England
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians

Desirable

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

Skills
Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills, consistent with own personal style, and an ability to motivate others
• Effective interpersonal skills, as well as written and oral presentation skills
• Committed to own professional development and learning
• Ability to remain curious, open to new ideas, and willingness to be challenged
• Adequate organisational skills to be able to deliver the operational aspects of the role in a timely manner

Desirable

• A clear sense of vision and an ability to innovate

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with doctors in an educational context
• Experience as an educational supervisor for IMS2 trainees.

Desirable

• Clinical Manager experience
• Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education would be desirable
• Experience in Recruitment
• Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education
• Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Consultant in Medicine/ a Medical specialty on the Specialist Register and working in NHS in North West England
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians

Desirable

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

Skills
Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills, consistent with own personal style, and an ability to motivate others
• Effective interpersonal skills, as well as written and oral presentation skills
• Committed to own professional development and learning
• Ability to remain curious, open to new ideas, and willingness to be challenged
• Adequate organisational skills to be able to deliver the operational aspects of the role in a timely manner

Desirable

• A clear sense of vision and an ability to innovate

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with doctors in an educational context
• Experience as an educational supervisor for IMS2 trainees.

Desirable

• Clinical Manager experience
• Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education would be desirable
• Experience in Recruitment
• Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education
• Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda

Skills Required