Job summary
- Main area
- Training Programme Director for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- 3 years (Secondment only for current NHS employees.)
- Hours
- Part time - 0.75 session per week (3 hours)
- Job ref
- 990-N-NW-3b-22676
- Employer
- NHS England
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Covers NW region
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- To be funded by the Education Contract
- Closing
- 02/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Training Programme Director for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
The post holder will oversee the delivery of the Child and Adolescent ST training Programmes in NHSE North West. It will cover both the East (formerly North West) and West (formerly Mersey) part of the Scheme.
The post holder will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the North West School of Psychiatry and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme.
The post holder will be a member of the School Board and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Specialty Training committee.
Main duties of the job
Work in collaboration with Head of School of Psychiatry to develop and implement a Medical Workforce Strategy which supports the recruitment and retention of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Trainees and to promote Health and well-being
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
A collaborative and compassionate leadership style.
Promoting and developing a fair, diverse and inclusive approach
Performs all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHSE’s commitment to equal opportunities.
To provide expert advice on Specialty specific matters to the Scheme.
To ensure that the training programmes remains appropriate to deliver the RCPsych Child and Adolescent specialty curriculum
To support the Head of School to ensure appropriate systems for Assessment, Rotational Management, Trainee Supervision & Support and other functions within the School.
To Chair assessment ARCP panels for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and to attend feedback ARCP panels as required
Working for our organisation
In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.
The new 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description 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 criteria
- Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry on the Specialist Register
- Member/Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Desirable criteria
- Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education
Experience
Essential criteria
- Considerable experience of working with dentists in an educational context
- Experience as an educational supervisor especially for psychiatric trainees
- Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda
- Experience in Recruitment
- Awareness of funding streams for Heathcare Edcuation
Desirable criteria
- Clinical Manager experience
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
- Committed to own professional development
Desirable criteria
- A strong sense of vision and an ability to innovate
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Raghu Paranthaman
- Job title
- Head of School
- Email address
- [email protected]
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