About this role
Job summary
An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Gastroenterology for KSS.
This is a 1 session (4 hrs per week) Training Programme Director vacancy.
The role of Training Programme Director is to work with andsupport the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide rangeoffunctions,alignedtotheNHSEnglandmandate.
The Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School. 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.
To support the Postgraduate Dean, Training Programme Directors will work across the spectrum of health and where relevant, social care, within the context of a team, so that the provision of education reflects changing service models. This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum of professional and other backgrounds.
Main duties of the job
The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the faculty, and guidelines and standards established within KSS are met. Responsibilities will include:
To oversee the Gastroenterology Regional Training Programme Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns Recruitment to training posts and programmes Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams. The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Gastroenterology training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.
About us
NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.
Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.
In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.
If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.
Job description Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification 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 prior to submitting the application.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Fellowship of College /Faculty, professional association and/or body Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
Desirable
Qualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education
Skills and Abilities Essential
Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others A strong sense of vision and an ability to innovate Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills Excellent organisational and time management skills Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Desirable
Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Employment/Experience Essential
Working with learners or doctors in training in educational context Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi professional team Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges / Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and E&D in the last 3 years Active involvement in and up to date with appraisal process Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes including understanding workforce matters Applicants who are doctors require a licence to practice
Desirable
Previous or current appointment as leader in healthcare education Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education Understanding of current health and social care and education policy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name NHS England
Address York House
18-20 Massetts Road
Horley
RH6 7DE
Employer's website https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)