TPD Cardiology - #1709875

NHS England, working across in the Midlands, is seeking to recruit a Training Programme Director (TPD) for Cardiology on a part-time secondment basis.

The role of the 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.

As part of a national system, please note that a flat rate of £10,000 per PA, per year (or pro rata as necessary) will be paid to a Trust for successful candidates appointed to TPD roles. This should be treated as a contribution towards the overall cost and is not a reflection of the individual's pay.

The Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School. The role focuses on improving learner supervision, assessment, and experience, engaging faculty, and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. It will also focus on workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.

To support the Postgraduate Dean, the Training Programme Directors will work across health and social care sectors within a team, reflecting changing service models to deliver an integrated workforce from diverse professional backgrounds.

The post is offered on a secondment basis. Candidates must secure written agreement from their employer for release from clinical duties for the specified number of PAs.

NHS England's purpose is to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all. We aim to:

• Enable local systems to improve health and reduce inequalities.


• Make the NHS a great place to work.


• Ensure the workforce has the right skills and values to deliver compassionate care.


• Utilize digital technology, research, and innovation effectively.

For more information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Successful candidates will undergo an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR), which gathers relevant employment information to support onboarding. You may opt out of this process at any stage.

Further details about the job, organizational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes, and benefits are available in the attached Job Description and supporting documents.

Secondments

NHS applicants will be offered positions on a secondment basis only; prior approval from their employer is required.

• Transformational leadership style.


• Ability to make autonomous decisions on complex issues.


• Sensitivity, tolerance, and openness to criticism.


• Support and promote NHS England’s commitment to equal opportunities.


• Safeguard health and safety of all colleagues and trainees.


• Commitment to personal and professional development.


• Interest in training and education across primary and secondary care.

• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and influence others.


• Visionary and innovative thinking.


• Problem-solving skills with objectivity.


• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.


• Supportive of others' development.


• Politically astute, capable of managing complexity and uncertainty.


• Ability to establish credibility with colleagues and stakeholders quickly.

• Current clinical commitment within the School/specialty.


• Significant experience working with learners or doctors in training.


• Experience in clinical and educational leadership, including managing multi-professional teams.


• Proven track record of service and educational delivery.


• Recent experience in recruitment, selection, and equality/diversity initiatives.


• Active involvement in appraisal processes.


• Understanding of developments involving relevant colleges, professional bodies, and NHS organizations.


• Knowledge of workforce transformation agendas.


• Understanding NHS structures and processes, including workforce matters.

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification.


• Current consultant level or equivalent in the specialty.


• Experience within the specialty at consultant level.


• Membership/Fellowship of a relevant College or professional body, registered with the regulatory authority.


• Valid Licence to Practise.


• Participation in educational development courses (e.g., educator courses, Train the Trainer).

Location: Stephenson Street, Birmingham NHSE Office

Salary: Depending on experience, in line with TPD sessional payments.

Secondment

18 months

Part-time

990-WT&E-14192-E

Stephenson Street, Birmingham NHSE Office