Training Programme Director: Internal Medicine Stage 2 | Nhs England

The West Midlands Postgraduate School of Medicine is inviting applications for a Training Programme Director.
The successful applicant for this post will support the Postgraduate Dean, Head of School of Medicine and the Faculty Support 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 Health Education England across the West Midlands.
The role of Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the Health Education England mandate.  
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 Dr Phil Bright - Head of School of Medicine:Philip.Bright@hee.nhs.uk
The successful applicant will work to ensure that the Training Programme meets the Local HEE area standard 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 is professionally and managerially accountable to the Clinical Tutor. 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.
The successful applicant must have experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team.
HEE working across the West Midlands is responsible for the delivery of high quality postgraduate medical and dental education and training across the region and HEE is committed to the development of a medical and dental workforce that will support high quality patient care.
The post attracts 1 PAwhich 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.
The successful applicant will work closely with the Head of School, Regional Postgraduate Dean, local Educators and the Faculty Support Team to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient-centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.
On 1 April 2023 Health Education England became part of the new NHS England. Our people are our most important asset; recruiting and retaining the best talent remains crucial to our success. We continue to recruit externally where we cannot fill vacancies internally. We hope you choose to join us but please be aware that some roles may be subject to change in the future. We want to attract and retain highly skilled people to enable us to work with our partners to plan, recruit, educate and train the health workforce. Please note, some supporting documentation attached to this vacancy refers to the legacy organisation, previously known as Health Education England, now NHS England. Work is continuing to harmonise the new NHS England recruitment service and any reference to Health Education England will be updated in due course. More information about the transition to the new NHS England is available here.
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 Sunday 11 Feb 2024