About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a new TPD in Core Surgical Training.The role of Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions,aligned to the NHS England mandate.
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 Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School. The Training Programme Director willfocus 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.
See job description for full details.
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 personspecification 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
Desirable
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development 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 and 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 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 Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
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
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)