Training Programme Director for Core Surgery (North East London)
NHS England
London, E14 4PU
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Secondment
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
10 days left
Job description
An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Core Surgery for London. The role of Training Programme Dire...
The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Core Surgery 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 Core Surgery 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.
The 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Membership/Fellowship of College /Faculty, professional association, and/or body
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
Desirable
- Qualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education
Employment / Experience
Essential
- 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
- Applicants who are doctors require a licence to practice
Desirable
- Previous or current appointment as leader in healthcare education
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
- Personal development and support others to develop and progress
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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