Job Description

The Training Programme Director for Trainees Requiring Extra Support (TRES) will support the Head of School in Strategic Development of the School of Surgery



The post holder will lead on the development of the School's Recruitment and Retention Strategy and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme.



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 and Social Care (DHSC), please note that the end date for all new educator secondments/posts will be 31st October 2026. The successful applicant will be updated regarding potential extensions beyond this date

The post holder will specifically have responsibility for:

Development and implementation of strategy to improve support for TRES trainees. This will include education and enhanced roles in development of educators and post graduate doctors in training (PGDIT)

Act as liaison to support PGDIT's who have developmental needs (portfolio, targeted competencies or enhanced support) either identified by specialty specific training programme directors or educators.



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.



The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Surgery are met.



The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant 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.