Training Programme Director Haematology | NHS England
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | To be funded by the Education Contract |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B2 4HQ |
| Company: | Health Education England |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6134701/990-MIDE-3b-22638 |
Summary
The West Midlands Postgraduate School of Medicine are inviting applications for a Haematology Training Programme Director.
The successful applicant will work closely with the Head of School, Regional Postgraduate Dean, local Educators and the Future Workforce Team to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient-centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.
The Training Programme Director will support in the co-ordination, delivery and direction of the specialty training programme as well as contribute to the overall PG School of Medicine Training Programme in NHS England across the West Midlands.
Please note: The post is offered on a contract for services basis and all candidates are reminded that if they are successful, they are responsible for securing written agreement from their Trust for release from clinical work for the specified number of PAs.
Interested candidates are encouraged to have an informal discussion regarding the post with Professor Phil Bright - Head of School of Medicine:philip.bright@nhs.net
The Training Programme Director will ensure that national standards, determined by the Royal Colleges, are adhered to and national and NHS England policies in Training are implemented. They will ensure standards for training and that each trainee is able to access a comprehensive range of experiences which will enable them to gain the capabilities necessary for full registration and completion of the specialty curriculum.
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 post would be an ideal opportunity for an experienced educational supervisor aiming to further develop their educational portfolio.
This post would require someone who is able to emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners, demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.
The new NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/ .
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
NHS England (WTE Directorate) working across the West Midlands is responsible for the delivery of high quality postgraduate medical and dental education and training across the region and is committed to the development of a medical and dental workforce that will support high quality patient care, both now and in the future.
The post attracts 1.5 PA which will be reimbursed to the successful candidate’s employing Trust at £10,000 per session PA per annum (pro rata)
It is expected that Training Programme Directors continue in clinical practice while fulfilling the role. The posts will be offered for 3 years in the first instance with satisfactory annual appraisal, with the option of extending for a further 3 years if mutually agreed.
Our work is set within the Five Year forward view for the NHS and is defined by the NHS England (WTE Directorate) Mandate from Government. It is part of the consensus on how the NHS needs to change, with a key focus on prevention and a commitment to reducing health inequalities and promoting equality and diversity.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only,
agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
This advert closes on Wednesday 1 May 2024