TPD for Quality & Faculty Development - Paediatrics
NHS England
Cambridge, CB21 5XBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Secondment
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
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 ...
A speciality Training Programme Director (TPD) is a member of the Speciality Training Committee (STC) who is managerially responsible to the Postgraduate Dean for the delivery of training in that speciality according to the standards set by the GMC and the Royal College of Physicians. The demands on TPDs are likely to vary at times and the guidance below should be interpreted flexibly.
NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.
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.
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.
If you currently work within the NHS and 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 our offices.
We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
- Excellent communication, counselling and liaison skills - a readiness to listen and empathise
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- 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: - Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility; - Ability to attend relevant national and local College and NHSE EoE meetings
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Royal Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
- Trained in Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
- Have up to date knowledge of the specialty's curriculum, portfolio, examinations and other assessment methods.
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, own appraisal processes
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
- Awareness of the issues around dealing with trainees who are failing to progress or otherwise require additional support
Desirable
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
- Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
- Current or recent past member of the relevant STC
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification
- Membership/Fellowship of a Royal College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)
Desirable: - Educational qualification such as a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education.
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
22 September 2026
Last checked
24 September 2026
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