Training Programme Director - Acute Medicine (Nhs Medical & Dental: Consultant) - Acute Medicin[...]

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NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Main area Acute Medicine Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Secondment: 3 years Hours

Part time Other 0.75 session per week (3 hours) Job ref 990-S-SE-3b-22443 Site Explorer House Town Southampton Salary To be funded by the Education Contract Closing 23/04/2024 23:59 Interview date 08/05/2024

Job overview Within NHS England, South East Region, the Wessex Local Office is responsible for the planning, development, education and training of the future and current healthcare and public health workforce across Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Salisbury.

An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant with a strong interest in medical education and training to be the Training Programme Director in Acute Medicine.

Applications are invited from current STC members, or from those within the specialty who can demonstrate relevant interest in education and training.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall delivery of the Acute Medicine training programme. For more information regarding the post please refer to the attached Job Description with enclosed Person Specification.

The role of the Training Programme Director is to work with the Head of School in Leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to NHS England mandate.

Main duties of the job 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 role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.

Working for our organisation 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 Detailed job description and main responsibilities The fixed level of funding contribution for this role is £7,500 per annum, as an Educational Management Contribution (EMC). The number of EMCs indicatively equates to the number of PAs for job planning; however, the level of funding for EMCs are fixed and may not equate to your individual personal salary with your employer in relation to your planned activities.

Prior to applying, please ensure you have discussed this role with your local Director of Medical Education to ensure that this work functions as a secondment with time freed up in your job plan to fulfil expectations. The financial contribution to the Trust is then to backfill any clinical time.

Trust Director of Medical Education will be asked to provide a reference in support of your application.

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.

If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!

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.

Person specification Skills and Abilities Demonstrate leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills Experience and Knowledge Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team Qualifications and Training Primary clinical healthcare qualification Membership/fellowship of a college, faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body Currently working as a consultant in the appropriate speciality Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer etc) We 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 badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Name Alison Calver Job title Head of School of Medicine and Pathology Email address

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