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Training Programme Director - Trauma and Orthopaedics (T&O)

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NHS

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Cambridge

AI generated summary

  • You must have relevant professional qualifications, educational leadership experience, knowledge of NHS policies, and a commitment to personal and team development.
  • You will manage trainee placements, assess progress, organize teaching programs, support trainees, and provide career guidance while ensuring high-quality training standards are met.

Requirements

  • Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
  • Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
  • Primary clinical healthcare qualification
  • Educational qualification such as postgraduate certificate diploma or masters in medical education
  • Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
  • Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
  • Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
  • Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
  • Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
  • Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
  • Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
  • Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key Stakeholders
  • Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
  • Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
  • To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training
  • Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Responsibilities

  • The Trauma and Orthopaedics Training Programme Director (TPD) is a member of the Speciality Training Committee (STC) who is managerially responsible to the Postgraduate Dean for the delivery of training in that speciality according to the standards set by the GMC and the Royal College of Surgeons.
  • The role includes recruitment and placement of trainees with Local Education Providers to ensure that their curriculum needs are met in a high quality learning environment, assessing the progress of trainees towards their curriculum requirements, organising a teaching and training programme to enhance curriculum delivery and supporting trainees in difficulty and providing career guidance.
  • The demands on TPDs are likely to vary at times and the guidance below should be interpreted flexibly.

FAQs

What is the role of the Training Programme Director for Trauma and Orthopaedics?

The Training Programme Director (TPD) is responsible for leading the delivery of training in Trauma and Orthopaedics, managing the recruitment and placement of trainees, assessing their progress, organizing teaching programs, and providing support and career guidance.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Essential qualifications include membership/fellowship of a college or professional association, attendance at educational development courses, and a primary clinical healthcare qualification. A desirable qualification is a postgraduate certificate or master's in medical education.

What experience is needed for this role?

Essential experience includes considerable work with learners in an educational context, clinical and educational leadership, and an understanding of relevant professional developments. Desirable experience includes a previous leadership appointment in healthcare education and knowledge of funding streams for healthcare education.

What skills are important for the Training Programme Director?

Essential skills include demonstrable leadership abilities, the capability to establish credibility with colleagues, and a commitment to personal development and supporting others. Desirable skills include the ability to rapidly establish academic credibility.

How is this position structured in terms of work pattern?

The position is part-time and involves working onsite a minimum of 40% of the time, as expected from colleagues with a contractual office base.

Is this position offered as a secondment?

Yes, applicants from the NHS are offered this position on a secondment basis and must obtain agreement from their current employer before applying.

Is there a specific location for this role?

Yes, the job is located at Victoria House, NHSE East Wing, Capital Park, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5XB.

What is the salary for the Training Programme Director role?

The salary is dependent on experience and is in line with Training Programme Director sessional payments.

What are the application requirements regarding UK registration?

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration to apply for this position.

Where can I find more information about the organization and the role?

Further information can be found on the NHS England website at https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

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NHS

We lead and support the NHS in England to deliver improved care for patients.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2012
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

NHS England is the national health service of England, responsible for overseeing the delivery of healthcare services and improving the health and well-being of the population. Their focus is on ensuring high-quality, accessible, and equitable healthcare for all individuals in England. NHS England works collaboratively with healthcare providers, professionals, and stakeholders to shape and implement policies, strategies, and initiatives that promote better health outcomes and address the healthcare needs of the population. They aim to continuously improve the healthcare system, enhance patient experiences, and support the delivery of efficient and effective healthcare services across the country.