Training Programme Director for Medical Oncology (East Midlands)

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Medical Oncology (East Midlands)All work undertaken is to be incorporated into the Consultant Job Plan. The role of Training Programme Director is to work and support the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.The Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School. The Training Programme Director will focus on improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links as well as innovative ways of curriculum delivery and workforce well-being strategies.To support the Postgraduate Dean, Training Programme Directors work across the spectrum of health and where relevant, social care, within the context of a team, so that the provision of education reflects changing service models. This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum if professional and other backgrounds.Engaging People/ Key Working RelationshipsDevelopment of an effective network of communication and collaboration of all relevant stakeholders on a local, regional and national basis:Postgraduate Dean and DeputiesHead of SchoolStaff at all levels across the area covered by the local officePractices and schemesAssociate DeansClinical FacultyOther Heads of SchoolsOther Training Programme DirectorsRoyal CollegesProfessional and regulatory bodiesWider Stakeholder NetworkLocal Medical SchoolsProviders across the regionDirectors of EducationHigher Educational InstitutionsDelivering Results/ Functional ResponsibilitiesEnsuring high standards of education and training as defined by the GMC with respect to training posts and educational programmesEnsuring that objectives are met within budget and proportionate contribution to budget savingsEnsuring that Code of Practice Guidelines are metGiving guidance on OOP / IDT’s / LTFT / Acting up applicationsThe NHS England Board Have 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 And We Will Achieve This Purpose ByEnabling 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 careOptimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovationDelivering value for money.If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.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 the onboarding process, 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.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Bisharat El-Khoury Job title: Head of School Email address: bisharat.el-khoury@nhs.net Telephone number: 0115 841 8584