Job summary
- Main area
- Training Programme Director ENT
- 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-22675
- 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 ENT
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
The Training Programme Director in ENT will support the Head of School in the 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.
This post is for the Mersey Region.
Main duties of the job
Work in collaboration with Head of School of Surgery to develop and implement a Medical Workforce Strategy which supports the recruitment and retention of ENT Trainees with focus on the regional education programs.
To provide expert advice on Specialty specific matters to the Scheme.
To support the Head of School to ensure appropriate systems for Assessment, Rotational Management, Trainee Supervision & Support and other functions within the School.
To promote or lead work programme on behalf of the School of Surgery.
To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across the School.
To contribute to Workforce Planning.
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 ENT on the Specialist Register
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
- Consultant working in the North West
Desirable criteria
- Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of organising / delivering education programmes / courses
- Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context
- Experience as an educational supervisor
- Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education
- Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda
- Experience in Recruitment
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise
- Clinical Manager Experience
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education
- 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
- 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
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Desirable criteria
- Ability to rapidly establish credibility
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- David Van Dellen
- Job title
- Head of School
- Email address
- [email protected]
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