Training Programme Director IMT - C&M

The Training Programme Director in IMT (Cheshire & Merseyside) will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the School of Medicine.

The postholder will be responsible for Stage 1 IMT trainees from Year 1 to Year 3. Postholder will also be expected to contribute to the Quality Assurance of medical training for all NHSE ACCS trainees rotating through medical posts.

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. As a result of NHS England's (NHSE) integration into the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), please note that the end date for all new educator appointments will be 31st March 2027. The successful applicant will be updated regarding potential extensions (not guaranteed) beyond this date.

Main duties of the job

The Training Programme Director will focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi professional links.

Job responsibilities

• To oversee the Specialtys Regional Training Programme
• Specialty specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns
• Recruitment to training posts and programmes
• Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management careers support, less than full time training, inter deanery transfer, academic training and other related work streams

Qualifications

• Consultant or Specialty Doctor in Medicine currently working in NHS in North-West England
• Member / Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
• Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education

Skills

• 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
• Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

Experience

• 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
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
• Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise
• Clinical Manager Experience
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
• Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.