Training Programme Director - Emergency Medicine (Ultrasound)

Training Programme Director - Emergency Medicine (Ultrasound)

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

As Training Programme Director, you will be responsible for coordinating 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 East Midlands area at consultant level or equivalent, including SAS doctors in the specialty school area. Experience within the specialty at consultant or SAS doctor level is essential, as is considerable experience working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.

As part of a national system, 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. It also involves whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.

To support the Postgraduate Dean, TPDs will work across health and social care sectors within a team, reflecting changing service models. This aims to deliver an integrated workforce from diverse professional backgrounds.

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

About us

NHS England aims to lead the NHS in delivering high-quality services by enabling local systems to improve health and reduce inequalities, making the NHS a great place to work, fostering a skilled and compassionate workforce, and promoting innovation and digital technology.

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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 in 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 job, organizational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes, and benefits are provided in the attached Job Description and supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only. Employer approval must be obtained prior to application.

Person Specification Behaviours and Values

• A transformational leadership style.
• Ability to make autonomous decisions on difficult issues.
• Sensitivity, tolerance, and acceptance of criticism.
• Support and promote NHS England's commitment to equal opportunities.
• Safeguard the health and safety of yourself and others.
• A commitment to personal and professional development.
• An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrable leadership and motivational skills.
• A clear vision and innovative mindset.
• Problem-solving ability and objectivity.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Supportive of others' development.
• Political sensitivity and ability to manage complexity.
• Ability to establish credibility with colleagues and stakeholders.

Experience and Knowledge

• Current clinical commitment in the relevant specialty.
• Significant experience working with trainees in an educational setting.
• Experience in clinical and educational leadership and innovation.
• Proven track record in service and education delivery.
• Recent training in recruitment, selection, and equality and diversity.
• Active involvement in appraisal processes.
• Understanding of developments involving relevant colleges, professional bodies, NHS organizations, and regulators.
• Knowledge of workforce transformation initiatives.
• Understanding of NHS structures, processes, and workforce issues.

Qualifications and Training

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification.
• Current employment at consultant level or equivalent in the specialty.
• Experience within the specialty at the consultant level.
• Membership/Fellowship of a relevant college or professional body and registration with the regulatory authority.
• Current Licence to Practice.
• Participation in educational development courses (e.g., educator courses, Train the Trainer).

HoS for Emergency Medicine East Midlands

Salary depends on experience, in line with TPD sessional payments.