Job summary
Employer heading
Training Programme Director - Forensic 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 Forensic Psychiatry training Programme in NHSE England North West. It will cover both the East (formerly North West) and West (formerly Mersey) 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 Forensic Psychiatry Speciality Training committee.
Please note this is a 3-year secondment with potential to extend to a maximum of three years, subject to mutual agreement.
Main duties of the job
To support the Head of School in managing trainee underperformance with the support of the Lead Associate Dean for the specialty, in line with the NHSE North West Office Doctors and Dentists Review Group/Trainees Requiring Enhances Support framework.
To attend the Specialty School Board and support the Head of School in facilitating appropriate engagement from Training Programme Directors and other stakeholders.
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.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Work in collaboration with Head of School of Psychiatry to develop and implement a Medical Workforce Strategy which supports the recruitment and retention of Forensic Psychiatry Trainees and to promote Health and well-being
For full job information please see attached job description.
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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry on the Specialist Register
- Member /Fellow of Royal College of Psychiatrists
Desirable criteria
- Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education
Experience
Essential criteria
- Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context
- Experience as an educational supervisor
- Understanding in Workforce Transformation agenda
- Experience in recruitment
- Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare education
Desirable criteria
- Clinical Manager Experience
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable Leadership skills and an ability to motivate others
- Strong interpersonal communication and written skills
- Committed to own professional development and learning
Desirable criteria
- A strong 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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