Training Programme Director Dermatology NW

The Training Programme Director in Dermatology (NW) will support the Head of School in the strategic development of the School of Medicine. The post holder will lead on developing the School's Recruitment and Retention Strategy and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme. The post holder will be a member of the School Board. 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. As a result of NHS England's integration into the Department of Health, all educator recruitment activity (extensions to existing contracts or new appointments) will now be a secondment with an end date of 31 March 2027. Updates to recruitment procedures beyond this date will be provided as soon as available.

The Training Programme Director will focus on improving learner supervision, assessment and experience, engaging faculty, and ensuring effective educational outcomes now and in the future. The role will evolve to include whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of (specialty) training across the region and strong leadership and communication skills, able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.

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 health and reduce health inequalities
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where people can develop and make a difference
• Working collaboratively to ensure the healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research and innovation

Earlier this year, NHS England began merging with the Department of Health and Social Care to create a smaller, strategic centre. If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) 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.

The Programme Director will ensure compliance with national standards (as determined by the Royal College) and dermatology-specific guidelines and standards. Responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the Specialty's Regional Training Programme
• Address 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 and careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training and related work streams

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Dermatology training across the region and strong leadership and communication skills, able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team. 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.

• Consultant in Dermatology / Specialist Doctor currently working in the NW region as an NHS Consultant
• Member / Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
• Educational qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education

• Demonstrable leadership skills and ability to influence and motivate others
• Strong vision and ability to innovate
• Politically astute with the ability to sensibly manage complexity and uncertainty
• Problem solving and objectivity
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Ability to establish credibility with colleagues and stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Commitment to personal development and supporting others to develop
• Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

• Experience of organising/delivering education programmes/courses
• considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context
• Experience as an educational supervisor
• Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education
• Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda
• Experience in Recruitment
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
• Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise
• Clinical Manager Experience
• Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education
• Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education

Depending on experience. In line with TPD sessional payments.