Training Programme Director - IMT Lead GM

Training Programme Director - Internal Medicine Stage One

Support the Head of School in the strategic development of the School of Medicine and lead on recruitment and retention strategy. Member of the School Board.

• Training support to the Head of School.
• Lead development of Recruitment and Retention Strategy.
• Contribute to the School Operational Programme.
• Member of the School Board.

Strategic Regions for Change

• Redesign the system for IMS1 doctor training to enhance educator development and resident support.
• Create a Lead TPD to assist educator development of new TPD or ES roles.
• Develop robust governance procedures around ARCPs.
• Introduce TPD leads focusing on post training support and improve working lives of doctors, including equitable processes for less than full time working.
• Create a team structure to manage peaks and troughs of activity.
• Presence at teaching days to resolve queries promptly.
• Provide a point of contact for urgent matters.

Main Duties of the Job

Lead TPD for Greater Manchester Hub IMS 1.

Responsibilities

• Programme management and track allocation.
• Recruitment.
• LTFT process and track allocation.
• Acceleration panels.
• OOP and further support for queries related to clinical academics.
• Responsible for year TPDs.
• Support for year TPDs.
• Collaborate with the Head of School to develop and implement a Medical Workforce Strategy supporting recruitment and retention of IMS1 training trainees.
• Develop initiatives to improve doctors' working lives and enjoyment during training.

Qualifications

• Substantive Consultant or Specialty Doctor in a medical specialty that hosts Internal Medicine Stage One Resident Doctors, currently working in the NHS in the North West Deanery.
• Member or Fellow of a relevant Royal College.
• Education qualification such as postgraduate certificate, diploma or master's in medical education.

Experience

• Experience of organising/delivering education programmes or courses.
• Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context.
• Good understanding of the IMS1 curriculum including required placements.
• Experience as an educational supervisor for IMS1 doctors.
• Experience participating in ARCPs.
• Experience supporting doctors who have struggled with medical examinations.
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last three years.
• Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education.
• Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education.
• Delivery of educational projects.

Skills

• Demonstrable leadership skills and the ability to influence and motivate others.
• A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate.
• Politically astute with the ability to manage complexity and uncertainty sensitively.
• Problem solving skills and objectivity.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Committed to personal development and supported others' progress.
• Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility.