TPD Core Surgical Training (North) - West Midlands
NHS England
Birmingham, B2 4BJ
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Secondment
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 September 2026
10 days left
Job description
The role ofTraining Programme Directoris to work with and support theHead of Schoolinleading the delivery ofa wide range of functions,aligned tothe NH...
To support the Postgraduate Dean,Training Programme Directorswill 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 of professional and other backgrounds.
NHS England's purpose is to create the conditions for an ambitious and high quality NHS. We empower our people and partners to solve problems, provide outstanding care for every patient and improve the nation's health.
Our 7 regional teams work directly with systems and NHS providers across the country. Each region acts as the interface between national strategy and local delivery, overseeing performance, supporting improvement and enabling transformation at scale.
In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.
Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.
We lead the NHS in England 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 people can develop and make a difference
- 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
Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and waste.
If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- A transformation leadership style.
- Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues.
- Management of transformation and change.
- Sensitivity, tolerance and acceptance of criticism.
- Perform all duties in a manner that supports and promotes NHS England (WTE Directorate) commitment to equal opportunities.
- Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff. Note the special responsibility as a manager for assessing and minimising risks to staff.
- A continuing quest for personal and professional development.
- An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 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.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress.
Desirable
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty.
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Current clinical commitment in the School/specialty.
- Considerable experience of 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.
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years.
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes.
Desirable
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda.
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification.
- Currently working at consultant level or equivalent in the specialty school area.
- Experience within the specialty at Consultant level.
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and be registered with the regulatory body.
- Must hold a current Licence to Practise
Desirable
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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