Training Programme Director for Anaesthetics - KSS

The Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School. The Training Programme Director will focus upon 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.

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.

Essential: - 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

Essential: - Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others; - A strong sense of vision and an ability to innovate; - Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty; - Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity; - 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

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; - Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges / Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations; - Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and E&D in the last 3 years; - Active involvement in and up to date with appraisal process; - Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes including understanding workforce matters; - Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda

Desirable: - Previous or current appointment as leader in healthcare education; - Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education; - Understanding of current health and social care and education policy