Training Programme Director - Neurology

Main area
Neurology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
3 years (Secondment only for current NHS employees.)
Hours
Part time - 1 session per week
Job ref
990-N-NEY-3b-22489
Employer
NHS England
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wellington Place
Town
Leeds
Salary
To be funded by the Education Contract
Closing
07/05/2024 23:59
NHS Medical & Dental: ConsultantJob overview An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Neurology.
We have one post available: 1.0 PA across East and West Yorkshire
Accountable to the lead Deputy Postgraduate Dean via the Head of School ofMedicine. Youwill play an important part in the direction of training programmes across NHS England and the Yorkshire Deanery.
Specific roles and responsibilities will be discussed at interview. Main duties of the job Supporting trainees’ physical, emotional and mental well-being, essential involvement with recruitment, quality control and assessment of trainees, as well as delivering a training programme that delivers in accordance with the Neurology Curriculum is required.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant or Associate Specialist with a thorough understanding of Neurology Training across the region. They will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team. Working for our organisationIn 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 agreat 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 careOptimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe post will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement to NHS England.All work undertaken is to be incorporated into the successful applicant’s Job Plan.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
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to submitting this application.Person specificationQualificationsPrimary clinical healthcare qualificationMembership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body MembersAttendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etcSkills and KnowledgeLeadershipProblem solvingStrong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skillsOrganisational and time management skillsSensitively manage complexity and uncertaintyStrong sense of vision and ability to innovateCommitted to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progressAble to establish personal/ professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholdersExperienceExperience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational contextExperience of clinical and educational leadershipDemonstrable track record of delivery in service and educationUnderstanding of the workforce transformation agendaKnowledge of the NHS (structures and processes)Involvement in appraisal processesTrained/ experience in recruitment, selection and Equality and DiversityUnderstanding of developments involving relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodiesWe are committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from discrimination. We support the values and pledges of the NHS Constitution.We are committed to being a diverse and an inclusive employer and will build a culture where all employees are valued, respected and acknowledged. We strive to ensure that no individual receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, colour, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, transgender status, HIV status, social background, trade union membership or non-membership and is placed at a disadvantage by requirements or conditions that cannot be shown to be justifiable.We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently.Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.Candidates are reminded that, if you are applying on a secondment basis, you must have agreement with your current manager that if successful you will be released for the period of the secondment.Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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