Deputy Training Programme Director for Cardiology (South)

Job summary

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Deputy Training Programme Director for Cardiology (South).

The post will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement to NHS England remunerated on the NHS Consultant Pay Scale - 0.25 PA per week.

All work undertaken is to be incorporated into the Consultant Job Plan. The role of Deputy Training Programme Director is to work and support the Training Programme Director and Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.

The Deputy Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School. The Deputy Training Programme Director will 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, Deputy Training Programme Directors work 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 workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum of 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:

1. Postgraduate Dean
2. Head of School
3. Staff at all levels across the geographical area covered by the local office
4. Practices and schemes
5. Associate and deputy deans
6. Clinical Faculty
7. Other Heads of Schools
8. Other Training Programme Directors, where appropriate
9. Royal Colleges
10. Professional and regulatory bodies
11. Wider Stakeholder Network
12. Local Medical and Dental Schools
13. Providers and commissioners across the region
14. Directors of Education
15. Higher Educational Institutions

Delivering Results/ Functional Responsibilities

1. Ensuring high standards of education and training as defined by the General Medicine Council and other national bodies with respect to training posts and other educational programmes in the Yorkshire and the Humber.
2. Commitment to national vision, policies and processes for effective educational quality management.
3. Ensuring that objectives are met within budget and proportionate contribution to budget savings when required.
4. Ensuring that Code of Practice Guidelines are met.
5. Giving accurate guidance to trainees on OOP/ IDTs/ 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. This will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

1. Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
2. Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
3. Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care.
4. Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation.
5. Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit NHS England.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

NHS England holds a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Leadership

1. To provide effective clinical leadership.
2. To work on behalf of Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery, providing expert advice on specialty-specific matters.

Quality and safety
To implement the NHSE Quality Framework and Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance.
School Programme Management

1. Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns.
2. Recruitment to training posts and programmes.
3. 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.
4. To attend School meetings within the structure and other relevant meetings.
5. To meet Code of Practice requirements.

Educational and Workforce Development
To advise and support in educational and workforce development elements.

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning
To develop educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies.

Finance
To ensure compliance with procurement requirements.

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

1. Primary medical qualification or On the Specialist Register.
2. Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, Professional Association and/or Regulatory Body.

Experience

Essential

1. Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in educational context.
2. Experience of clinical and educational leadership.
3. Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.

Skills

Essential

1. Leadership.
2. Problem Solving.
3. Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
4. Organisation and time management skills.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name
NHS England
Address
Leeds/Rotherham/Hull
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