Training Programme Director for Histopathology (North East London)

Training Programme Director for Histopathology (North East London)

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfill the role of Training Programme Director for Histopathology for North East London.

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. The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Histopathology are met.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Head of School, other Histopathology TPDs, the LaSE team including the PGMDE Business Manager, Postgraduate Dean, and other key departments including Quality.

They will work with the Postgraduate Dean to produce doctors who strive for the highest standards of patient-centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.

Main duties of the job

The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Histopathology are met. Responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the Specialty's Regional Training Programme
• Addressing specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns
• Recruitment to training posts and programmes
• Managing postgraduate programmes, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training, and related workstreams.

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

About us

The NHS England board has set out the top-level purpose for the new organization to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all. We aim to:

• Enable local systems and providers to improve the health of their populations and reduce health inequalities.
• Make the NHS a great place to work, where staff can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Work collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values, and behaviors to deliver accessible, compassionate care.
• Optimize the use of digital technology, research, and innovation.

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

If successful at interview, an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) will be conducted in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR), gathering information from your previous or current NHS employer to support onboarding, including statutory and mandatory competencies, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may inform us if you do not consent at any point during the process.

Job responsibilities

Further details about the job, organizational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes, and benefits are available in the attached Job Description and supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only; prior agreement from their employer is required before applying.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Membership/Fellowship of College/Faculty, professional association, or body
• Attendance at courses supporting educational development
• Qualifications such as PG Cert, diploma, or Master of Medical Education

Knowledge / Experience

• 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
• Proven track record of delivering service and education
• Understanding of developments involving relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, and NHS organizations
• Previous or current leadership role in healthcare education

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate others
• A clear vision and capacity for innovation
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written, and presentation skills
• Commitment to personal development and supporting others' growth

Depending on experience, in line with TPD sessional payments.