Job Description

The post holder will oversee the delivery of the Occupational Medicine training Programme for the East/West Programmes.
The post holder will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the North West School of Medicine and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme.
The post holder will be a member of the School Board and Occupational Medicine Speciality Training committee.
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, Secondments will now be on a Fixed Term basis and have an end date of 31 October 2026. We are currently reviewing the recruitment process beyond this date and will provide updates as soon as the new procedures are confirmed.
Main duties of the job
The Training Programme Director will focus upon 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.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Occupational Medicine 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.
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
03 September 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments
Contract
Secondment
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
990-NW-16898-E
Job locations
NHSE Office in North West Region
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 Occupational Medicine 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 Occupational Medicine 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 Occupational Medicine 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 Occupational Medicine 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 Occupational Medicine on the Specialist Register
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
• Consultant currently working in NHS Trust in North West England

Desirable

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

Experience
Essential

• Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context
• Experience as an educational supervisor especially for Occupational Medicine trainees
• Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda
• Experience in Recruitment
• Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education

Desirable

• Clinical Manager experience
• Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education would be desirable

Skills
Essential

• Demonstrable Leadership skills and an ability to motivate others
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral presentation skills
• Committed to own professional development

Desirable

• A strong sense of vision and an ability to innovate

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Consultant in Occupational Medicine on the Specialist Register
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
• Consultant currently working in NHS Trust in North West England

Desirable

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

Experience
Essential

• Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context
• Experience as an educational supervisor especially for Occupational Medicine trainees
• Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda
• Experience in Recruitment
• Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education

Desirable

• Clinical Manager experience
• Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education would be desirable

Skills
Essential

• Demonstrable Leadership skills and an ability to motivate others
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral presentation skills
• Committed to own professional development

Desirable

• A strong sense of vision and an ability to innovate

Skills Required