Training Programme Director IMT - L&SC

The Training Programme Director in IMT (Lancs & South Cumbria) will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the School of Medicine and manage Stage 1 IMT trainees from Year 1 to Year 3. The postholder will also contribute to the Quality Assurance of medical training for all NHSE ACCS trainees rotating through medical posts.

The post holder will lead the development of the School's Recruitment and Retention Strategy, support the School Operational Programme, and serve as a member of the School Board.

As part of NHS England's integration into the Department of Health and Social Care, all new educator appointments will end 31st March 2027. Extensions beyond this date are not guaranteed.

Main duties of the job

The Training Programme Director will focus on improving learner supervision, assessment, and experience; engaging faculty; and ensuring effective educational outcomes. The role is evolving to include whole workforce transformation and the development of multi professional links.

Job responsibilities

The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within IMT are met. Responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the Specialty's Regional Training Programme.
• Addressing specialty specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns.
• Recruitment to training posts and programmes.
• Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, out of practice management, trainee management careers support, part time training, inter deanery transfer, academic training and other related work streams.

Person Specification Qualifications

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

Experience

• Experience organising and delivering education programmes or courses.
• Considerable experience working with doctors in an educational context.
• Prior experience as an educational supervisor.
• Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education.
• Understanding of the Workforce Transformation agenda.
• Experience in recruitment.
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.
• Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practice.
• Clinical Manager experience.
• 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.

Skills

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
• Strong sense of vision and ability to innovate.
• Political astuteness 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 personal development and able to support others to develop and progress.
• Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered a position on a secondment basis only. Agreement must be obtained from the applicant's employer prior to application submission.