TPD Emergency Medicine -ST3 South (WM) - #1709876

NHS England, working in the Midlands, is seeking to recruit a Training Programme Director (TPD) for Emergency Medicine - ST3 South on a part-time secondment basis.

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.

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. The role also involves whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.

To support the Postgraduate Dean, 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.

This Midlands-based role spans the entire region.

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

NHS England aims to lead high-quality services by:

• Enabling local systems to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities.


• Making NHS a great place to work.


• Ensuring the healthcare workforce has the right skills and values.


• Promoting digital technology, research, and innovation.

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 data for onboarding. Candidates can opt out of this process during recruitment.

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

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS should obtain their employer’s agreement prior to application.

• Transformational leadership style.


• Ability to make autonomous decisions on complex issues.


• Sensitivity, tolerance, and openness to feedback.


• Commitment to NHS England’s equal opportunities policy.


• Safeguarding health and safety for all colleagues and trainees.


• Continuous personal and professional development.


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

• Leadership and motivational skills.


• Visionary and innovative mindset.


• Problem-solving and objectivity.


• Excellent organisational, communication, and presentation skills.


• Supportive of others’ development.


• Politically astute, capable of managing complexity.


• Credibility with colleagues and stakeholders.

• Current clinical commitment in the relevant school or specialty.


• Experience working with learners or doctors in training.


• Leadership experience in clinical and educational settings, including managing multi-professional teams.


• Track record of service and educational delivery.


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


• Involvement in appraisal processes.


• Understanding of relevant colleges, professional bodies, and NHS structures.


• Knowledge of workforce transformation initiatives.


• Understanding of NHS healthcare and workforce matters.

• Primary clinical qualification.


• Currently at consultant level or equivalent.


• Specialty experience at consultant level.


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


• Current Licence to Practice.


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

HoS for Emergency Medicine West Midlands

Salary depends on experience, in line with TPD sessional payments.