Training Programme Director General Internal Medicine NorthWest London

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  • Canary Wharf, East London
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 8 days ago
An outstanding individual or individuals is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for General Internal Medicine for North West 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 also guidelines and standards established within General Internal Medicine are met.The successful applicant will work closely with the Head of School, other General Internal Medicine TPDs, LaSE team including; PGMDE Business Manager, Postgraduate Dean, and other key departments including Quality.They will work with the Postgraduate Dean to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient-centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.Main duties of the jobThe Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within General Internal Medicine are met. Responsibilities will include:
  • To oversee the Specialty's Regional Training Programme
  • Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns
  • Recruitment to training posts and programmes
  • Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of General Internal Medicine training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.About usThe 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 by:
  • Enabling 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 care
  • Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
  • Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://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.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalaryDepending on experience In line with TPD sessional paymentsContractSecondmentDuration12 monthsWorking patternPart-timeReference number990-LDN-17019-EJob locations10 South ColonnadeCanary WharfLondonE14 4PUJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. SecondmentsApplicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. SecondmentsApplicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
Desirable
  • Qualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education
  • Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
Employment / ExperienceEssential
  • Working with learners or doctors in training in educational context
  • Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi professional team
  • Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
  • Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges / Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations
Desirable
  • Previous or current appointment as leader in healthcare education
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
  • Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
  • A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
  • Personal development and support others to develop and progress
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
Desirable
  • Qualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education
  • Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
Employment / ExperienceEssential
  • Working with learners or doctors in training in educational context
  • Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi professional team
  • Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
  • Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges / Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations
Desirable
  • Previous or current appointment as leader in healthcare education
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
  • Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
  • A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
  • Personal development and support others to develop and progress

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