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

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

The role of Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions within their specialty, aligned to the NHS England mandate.

Main duties of the job

The Deputy 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 specialty 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, 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.

About us

The NHS England board has set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work. We aim to achieve this 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 our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• 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.

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

If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support onboarding, including statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.

Job responsibilities

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.

Secondments

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.

Person Specification Qualifications

• 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 master's in medical education

Experience

• Considerable experience 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 relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, 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 policies

Skills

• 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
• Commitment to personal development and supporting others to develop and progress
• Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

Behaviours and Values

• To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction regarding the quality of education and training

Depending on experience. In line with TPD sessional payments.