Job summary
Employer heading
Training Programme Director - Core Psychiatry
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Our Organisation
The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive – and we all have our part to play.
As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.
As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job overview
The post holder will oversee the delivery of the Core Psychiatry training Programme in NHSE England North West. It will cover the East (formerly North West) part of the Scheme.
The post holder will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the North West School of Psychiatry and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme.
The post holder will be a member of the School Board and Core Psychiatry Speciality Training committee.
Please note this is a 3 year secondment extendable to a maximum of three years, subject to mutual agreement
Main duties of the job
· Work in collaboration with Head of School of Psychiatry to develop and implement a Medical Workforce Strategy which supports the recruitment and retention of Core Psychiatry Trainees and to promote health and well-being
· Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
· A collaborative and compassionate leadership style.
· Promoting and developing a fair, diverse and inclusive approach
· Performs all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHSE’s commitment to equal opportunities.
Working for our organisation
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/.
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 responsibilities
To provide expert advice on Specialty specific matters to the Scheme
To ensure that the training programme remains appropriate to deliver the RCPsych Core Psychiatry speciality curriculum
To provide rotation details in a timely manner to the Programme Support Team in order to meet our contractual requirements
To support the Head of School to ensure appropriate systems for Assessment, Rotational Management, Trainee Supervision & Support and other functions within the School
For full information on the role, please see attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Consultant in Core Surgery on the Specialist Registrar
- Member/Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Consultant currently working in the NHS in the North West of England
Desirable criteria
- Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of organising / delivering education context
- Experience as an educational supervisor
Desirable criteria
- Clinical Manager Experience
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- Experience in recruitment
- Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare education
- Understanding of Workforce Transformation agenda
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable Leadership skills, consistent with own personal style, and an ability to motivate others
- Effective interpersonal skills, as well as written and oral presentation skills
- Committed to own professional development and learning
- Ability to remain curious, open to new ideas, and willingness to be challenged
- Adequate organisational skills to be able to deliver the operational aspects of the role in a timely manner
Desirable criteria
- A clear sense of vision and an ability to innovate
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- John Stevens
- Job title
- Head of School Psychiatry
- Email address
- [email protected]
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