About this role
Job summary
The role ofTraining Programme Directoris to work with and support theHead of Schoolinleading the delivery ofa wide range of functions,aligned tothe NHS England mandate.
TheTraining Programme Directorisprofessionally and managerially accountable to theHead of School.TheTraining Programme Directorwill 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 evolvingand will also focuson whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.
Main duties of the job
To support the Postgraduate Dean,Training Programme Directorswill 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.
NHS England's purpose is to create the conditions for an ambitious and high quality NHS. We empower our people and partners to solve problems, provide outstanding care for every patient and improve the nation's health.
Our 7 regional teams work directly with systems and NHS providers across the country. Each region acts as the interface between national strategy and local delivery, overseeing performance, supporting improvement and enabling transformation at scale.
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.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.
About us
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.
We lead the NHS in England 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 people can develop and make a difference 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
Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and waste.
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-person.
Job description Job responsibilities
To oversee School programme management and advise the Head of School on the following matters:
Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns;
Recruitment to training posts and programmes;
To use our educational resources to support learners within programmes to fulfil their full potential.
Postgraduateprogramme management,includingassessments,progression,rotations,support
and remediation,OOP management,trainee management,careers support,less than full-time training,interdeanerytransfer,academic trainingand otherrelated work-streams.
To fulfil the following responsibilities:
To attend School meetings within the structure and other relevant meetings.
To meet Code of Practice requirements, ensuring that rotational information is available to local teams to meet the 12 week deadline, and to support information sharing to track exceptions, noting the contribution to NHS England (WTE Directorate) metrics.
To undertake professional development identified for the role (attendance at required training days, on-line e-learning packages, etc).
To assist the Head of School and Postgraduate Dean in the early identification of trainees requiring additional support through local monitoring, escalation as required and referral to appropriate services.
To facilitate career management or be able to provide access to career management skills or provision.
You can find further details about the role,including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside theorganisational structureand person specificationin the attached Job Descriptionand other supporting documents.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS willbe offered on a secondment basis only, agreementshouldbeobtainedfromtheiremployerpriortosubmittingtheapplication.
Person Specification
Behaviours and Values Essential
oA transformation leadership style. oAbility to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues. oManagement of transformation and change. oSensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism. oPerform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHS England (WTE Directorate) commitment to equal opportunities. oConduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff. Note the special responsibility as a manager for assessing and minimising risks to staff. oA continuing quest for personal and professional development. oAn academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care.
Skills and Abilities Essential
oDemonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others. oA strong sense of vision and ability to innovate. oStrong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills. oExcellent organisational and time management skills. oCommitted to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress.
Desirable
oPolitically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty. oAbility to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
Experience and Knowledge Essential
oCurrent clinical commitment in the School/specialty. oConsiderable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context. oExperience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team. oDemonstrable track record of delivery in service and education. oTrained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years. oActive involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes.
Desirable
oUnderstanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies. oUnderstanding of the workforce transformation agenda. Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters.
Qualifications and Training Essential
oPrimary clinical healthcare qualification. oCurrently working at consultant level or equivalent in the specialty school area. oExperience within the specialty at Consultant level. oMembership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and be registered with the regulatory body. oMust hold a current Licence to Practise
Desirable
oAttendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)
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 Stephenson Street
23 Stephenson Street
Birmingham
B2 4BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)