Training Programme Director - Learning Disabilities | NHS England
Experience within the specialty at consultantor SAS doctorlevel is essential as is considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.
Thepostattracts1PAwhichwillbereimbursedtothesuccessfulcandidate’s employing Trust at £10,000 (pro rata.)
It is expected that Training Programme Directors continue in clinical practice while fulfilling the role.Thepostwillbeofferedfor3yearsinthefirstinstancewithsatisfactoryannualappraisal, with the option of extending for a further 3 years if mutually agreed.
ThesuccessfulapplicantwillworkcloselywiththeHeadofSchool,PostgraduateDeanandthe Future Workforce Team to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient- centered care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.
NHS England Midlands is responsible for the delivery of high quality postgraduatemedicalanddentaleducationandtrainingacrosstheregionandiscommitted to the development of a medical and dental workforce that will support high quality patient care.
You will work with the Head of School to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient-centredcare and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.
InterestedcandidatesareencouragedtodiscussthepostwithDrAmitav Narula,Headof School of Psychiatry, amitav.narula@nhs.net
Pleasenote:Thepostisofferedonasecondmentbasisandallcandidatesarereminded that if they are successful, they are responsible for securing written agreement from their Trust/ Practice for release from clinical work for the specified number of PAs/sessions.
The 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/.
As part of a national system, please note that a flat rate of £10,000 per PA, per year, (or pro rata as necessary) will be paid to a Trust for successful candidates appointed to TPD roles. This should be treated as a contribution towards the overall cost and is not a reflection of the individual’s pay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiescan be found in the attached Job Description and Functional Requirements.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS willbe offered on a secondment basis only, agreementshouldbeobtainedfromtheiremployerpriortosubmittingtheapplication.
This advert closes on Monday 11 Nov 2024