Training Programme Director - Emergency Medicine - ST3 South (WM)

NHSEngland, working in the Midlands, is seeking to recruit a Training Programme Director (TPD) for Emergency Medicine - ST3 South on a part-time secondment basis.

The role of Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.

As part of a national system, please note that a flat rate of £10,000 per PA, per year (or pro rata as necessary) will be paid to a Trust for successful candidates appointed to TPD roles. This should be treated as a contribution towards the overall cost and is not a reflection of the individual's pay.

Main duties of the job

The Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School. The role focuses on improving learner supervision, assessment, and experience, engaging faculty, and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving to include whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.

To support the Postgraduate Dean, Training Programme Directors will work across the spectrum of health and social care, within a team, to reflect changing service models. This will deliver an integrated workforce from various professional backgrounds.

This Midlands-based role will span the entire region.

The post is offered on a secondment basis. Candidates are responsible for securing written agreement from their employer for release from clinical duties for the specified PAs.

About us

The NHS England board aims to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services, focusing on:

• Improving health and reducing inequalities
• Making the NHS a great place to work
• Ensuring a competent, compassionate healthcare workforce
• Optimising digital technology, research, and innovation

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

If successful, an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) will be conducted via the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR), gathering information from your current NHS employer to support onboarding. You may opt out of this transfer process at any time.

Job responsibilities

Further details about the role, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes, and benefits can be found in the attached Job Description and supporting documents.

Job description Job responsibilities

See above for detailed responsibilities and expectations.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered a secondment only, with prior agreement from their employer.

Person Specification Behaviours and Values

• Transformational leadership style
• Ability to make autonomous decisions on difficult issues
• Sensitivity, tolerance, and acceptance of criticism
• Support for NHS England's commitment to equal opportunities
• Safeguarding health and safety
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Interest in training and education across primary and secondary care

Skills and Abilities

• Leadership and motivational skills
• Visionary and innovative thinking
• Problem-solving and objectivity
• Organisational, communication, and presentation skills
• Supportive of others' development
• Politically astute and capable of managing complexity
• Credibility with colleagues and stakeholders

Experience and Knowledge

• Current clinical commitment in the relevant school/specialty
• Experience with learners or doctors in training
• Leadership and innovation in clinical and educational settings
• Experience with recruitment, selection, and Equality & Diversity
• Involvement in appraisal processes
• Understanding of relevant professional bodies and NHS structures
• Knowledge of workforce transformation
• Understanding of NHS healthcare and workforce issues

Qualifications and Training

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification
• Current Consultant status
• Experience in Emergency Medicine at Consultant level
• Membership/Fellowship of a relevant college or professional body
• Current UK Licence to Practice
• Educational development courses (e.g., educator courses, Train the Trainer)

Post based in the West Midlands, with sessional payments aligned to experience.