Training Programme Director for Simulation (Neonatal)

Job summary

As Training Programme Director, you will be responsible for coordinating the training across the region. You will ensure that national standards, determined by Royal Colleges, the GMC and NHS England are implemented locally.

Applicants must be currently working within the West Midlands area at consultant level or equivalent in the specialty school area.

Experience within the specialty at consultant level is essential as is considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.

Main duties of the job

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

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:

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.

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 hold 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.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for further details on the role, responsibilities and person specification.

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 and Training

Essential

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification and currently working at consultant level or equivalent in the specialty school area.

Desirable

• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development.

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context including training delivery in service and education.
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the NHS and understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name
NHS England

Address
23 Stephenson Street
Birmingham
B2 4HQ

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