Training Programme Director – Pathology Infectious Diseases (South)

Overview

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director – Pathology Infectious Diseases.

The position will be undertaken on a secondment arrangement to NHS England, remunerated by Education Management Contribution (EMC) in line with TPD sessional payments at £10,000 per PA – 0.5 PA (2 hours per week). All work undertaken will be incorporated into the Consultant Job Plan.

The Training Programme Director works and supports the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions aligned to the NHS England mandate. The role is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School, focusing on improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty, and ensuring effective educational outcomes. The role is evolving to include whole workforce transformation, developing multi‑professional links, innovative curriculum delivery, and workforce well‑being strategies.

Key Working Relationships

• Postgraduate Dean
• Head of School
• Staff at all levels across the geographical area covered by the local office
• Practices and schemes
• Associate and deputy deans
• Clinical Faculty
• Other Heads of Schools
• Other Training Programme Directors, where appropriate
• Royal Colleges
• Professional and regulatory bodies
• Wider Stakeholder Network
• Local Medical and Dental Schools
• Providers and commissioners across the region
• Directors of Education
• Higher Educational Institutions

Functional Responsibilities

• Ensuring high standards of education and training as defined by the General Medicine Council and other national bodies with respect to training posts and other educational programmes in the Yorkshire and the Humber.
• Commitment to national vision, policies and processes for effective educational quality management.
• Ensuring that objectives are met within budget and proportionate contribution to budget savings when required.
• Ensuring that Code of Practice Guidelines are met.
• Giving accurate guidance to trainees on OOP / IDTs / LTFT / Acting up applications.