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Within NHS England, South East Region, the Wessex Local Office is responsible for the planning, development, education, and training of the healthcare and public health workforce across Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, and Salisbury.An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant with a strong interest in medical education and training to be the Training Programme Director in Renal.Applications are invited from current STC members or those within the specialty who can demonstrate relevant interest in education and training.The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall delivery of the Renal training programme. For more information, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. The role involves working with the Head of School to lead various functions aligned with NHS England mandates.Main duties of the jobThe Training Programme Director will focus on improving learner supervision, assessment, experience, and engagement of faculty, ensuring effective educational outcomes. The role also emphasizes workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of (specialty) training in the region, possessing strong leadership and communication skills to work effectively within a multi-professional team.About usNHS England aims to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services, focusing on improving health, reducing inequalities, making the NHS a great place to work, and fostering collaboration and innovation. For more details, visit with a contractual office base are expected to spend at least 40% of their time working in person.If successful, an Inter Authority Transfer will be processed via the Electronic Staff Record system to support onboarding. You may inform us if you do not consent to this transfer at any point during the process.Job responsibilitiesThe role includes a fixed funding contribution of £10,000 annually as an Educational Management Contribution (EMC), with 0.25 EMC allocated for this position. The EMCs roughly correspond to PAs for job planning but are a fixed amount and may not match your personal salary or planned activities.NHSE is expected to cease as a separate entity by 31/10/2026 following the merger into DHSC. Extensions and new appointments are only guaranteed until that date. Future arrangements will be communicated as the new structure is clarified.Applicants should discuss this role with their local Director of Medical Education to ensure it functions as a secondment with time allocated in your job plan. The Trust’s Director of Medical Education will provide a reference in support of your application.Further details, including key responsibilities and the organizational structure, are available in the attached Job Description and supporting documents.SecondmentsApplicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only; prior agreement from their employer is required before applying.Person SpecificationQualificationsPrimary clinical healthcare qualificationFellowship of a College/Faculty or professional bodyAttendance at courses supporting educational developmentEmployment/ExperienceExperience working with learners or doctors in trainingExperience in clinical and educational leadership, including managing a multi-professional teamProven track record in service and education deliveryUnderstanding of NHS Colleges/Faculties and workforce developmentKnowledge of workforce transformation initiativesExperience in recruitment, selection, and E&D within the last 3 yearsActive involvement in appraisal processesKnowledge of NHS structures and educational policiesFor doctors, a valid license to practicePrevious or current leadership role in healthcare educationAwareness of healthcare education funding streamsUnderstanding of current health, social care, and education policiesSkills and AbilitiesLeadership and motivational skillsVisionary and innovative mindsetPolitical awareness and sensitivity in managing complexityProblem-solving and objectivityExcellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skillsAbility to establish credibility quicklyStrong organizational and time management skillsCommitment to personal development and supporting othersAbility to establish academic credibility rapidlyPosition: Deputy Head of School Medicine & PathologyDepending on experience, in line with TPD sessional payments. #J-18808-Ljbffr