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Job summary

Main area
Haematology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
3 years (Please note this is a 3-year secondment extendable to a maximum of three years, subject to mutual agreement.)
Hours
Part time - 2 hours per week (0.5 PA's per week)
Job ref
990-NW-6744990-E
Employer
NHS England
Employer type
NHS
Site
Liverpool
Town
Liverpool
Salary
Salary paid in line with TPD sessional payments
Closing
26/11/2024 23:59

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Training Programme Director - Haematology

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Our Organisation

The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive – and we all have our part to play.

As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.

As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Job overview

The Training Programme Director in Haematology (Mer) will support the Head of School in the Strategic Development of the School of Medicine. 

The post holder will lead on the development of the School’s Recruitment and Retention Strategy and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme. 

The post holder will be a member of the School Board.

Please note this is a 3-year secondment extendable to a maximum of three years, subject to mutual agreement.

Main duties of the job

Work in collaboration with Head of School of Medicine to develop and implement a Medical Workforce Strategy which supports the recruitment and retention of Haematology Trainees with focus on the regional education programs.

Working for our organisation

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 visit https://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.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website

 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide expert advice on Specialty specific matters to the Scheme.

To support the Head of School to ensure appropriate systems for Assessment, Rotational Management, Trainee Supervision & Support and other functions within the school.

To promote or lead work programmes on behalf of the School of Medicine.

For full job information, please see attached job description.

Secondments 

Applicants 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 specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Consultant in Haematology on the Specialist Register
  • Consultant currently working in the NHS in the North West England
Desirable criteria
  • Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of organising / delivering education programmes / courses
  • Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context
  • Experience as an educational supervisor
  • Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education
  • Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
  • Experience in recruitment
  • Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
  • Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
  • Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise
  • Clinical Manager Experience
Desirable criteria
  • Awareness of funding streams for education or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
  • Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable Leadership skills and an ability to 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
  • Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Desirable criteria
  • ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Raj Parikh
Job title
Head of School Medicine
Email address
[email protected]
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