Training Programme Director in General Surgery, KSS

Wales Medicines Strategy Group; Horley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job description

Main area Surgery Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Secondment: 3 years Hours Part time - 1 session per week (4 hours) Job ref 990-SE-11589-E

Employer NHS England Employer type NHS Site York House Town Horley Salary In line with TPD sessional payments Closing 14/04/2025 23:59

Training Programme Director in General Surgery, KSS

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Our Organisation

The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive – and we all have our part to play.

As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.

As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern.

Job overview

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for General Surgery for KSS.

This is a 1x 1PA Training Programme Director vacancy.

The role of Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Postgraduate Dean and Head of School of Surgery in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions within their specialty, aligned to the NHS England mandate. The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal Colleges and also guidelines and standards established within Kent, Surrey and Sussex are met.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Head of School, two other General Surgery TPD’s, SE team including; PGMDE Business Manager, Postgraduate Dean, and other key departments including Quality.

They will work with the Postgraduate Dean to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient-centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.

Main duties of the job

The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the faculty, and guidelines and standards established within KSS are met. Responsibilities will include:

• To oversee the General Surgery (West) 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 General Surgery 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.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Fellowship of College /Faculty, professional association and/or body
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
• Qualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• A strong sense of vision and an ability to innovate
• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
• Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
• Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

Employment/Experience

• Working with learners or doctors in training in educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi professional team
• Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges / Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations
• Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and E&D in the last 3 years
• Active involvement in and up to date with appraisal process
• Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes including understanding workforce matters
• Applicants who are doctors require a licence to practice
• Previous or current appointment as leader in healthcare education
• Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
• Understanding of current health and social care and education policy

Our commitments to you

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered. We’re passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow and excel, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that.

We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.

If applying for this role on a secondment basis, please make sure you have obtained prior agreement from your current line manager to apply for this position.

Please note that we currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.