TPD for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry NorthEast London

TPD for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry NorthEast London

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfill the role of Training Programme Director for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in North East London.

The role of Training Programme Director involves working with and supporting the Postgraduate Dean in leading various functions within their specialty, aligned with the NHS England mandate.

The Programme Director will ensure compliance with national standards set by the Royal College and guidelines specific to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

The successful applicant will collaborate closely with the Head of School, other Psychiatry TPDs, the LaSE team including the PGMDE Business Manager, Postgraduate Dean, and relevant departments such as Quality.

They will work with the Postgraduate Dean to develop doctors committed to high standards of patient-centered care and lifelong professional development.

Main duties of the job

The Programme Director will oversee the Specialty's Regional Training Programme, address specialty-specific matters, and manage trainee and trainer concerns. Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the Regional Training Programme
• Handling trainee and trainer concerns
• Recruitment to training posts and programmes
• Managing postgraduate programmes, including assessments, progression, rotations, support, remediation, OOP management, careers support, less-than-full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training, and related activities.

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

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 a previous or current NHS employer to support onboarding, including statutory and mandatory competencies, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out of this transfer during the recruitment process if you do not consent.

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

Successful candidates will undergo an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in ESR, which collects relevant employment information from previous or current NHS employers to facilitate onboarding. You can decline participation in this process during recruitment if you prefer.

Job responsibilities

Further details about the role, including key responsibilities and the organizational structure, 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 employer approval is required before applying.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Membership/Fellowship of College/Faculty or equivalent
• Participation in educational development courses
• Qualifications such as PG Cert, diploma, or Master of Medical Education

Experience

• Experience working with learners or doctors in training
• Experience in clinical and educational leadership, including managing a multi-professional team
• Proven track record of service and educational delivery
• Doctors must hold a valid license to practice
• Previous or current leadership roles in healthcare education

Skills and Abilities

• Leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate
• Visionary and innovative mindset
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, written, and presentation skills
• Commitment to personal development and supporting others' growth

Salary will be in line with experience and based on TPD sessional payments.