Training Programme Director for Cardiology - South London

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Training Programme Director for Cardiology - South London NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area: Cardiology
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Secondment: 3 years
Hours: Part time - 0.75 session per week
Job ref: 990-LON E

Site: 10 South Colonnade Town, London
Salary: Salary paid in line with TPD sessional payments
Closing: 12/01/:59

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Job overview

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Cardiology for South London. 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 their specialty, aligned to the NHS England mandate.

Main duties of the job

The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Cardiology 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.

Person specification Qualifications

• Membership/Fellowship of College/Faculty, professional association, and/or body
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
• Qualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education

Experience

• 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

Skills

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills

Our commitments to you

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.

If applying for this role on a secondment basis, please make sure you have obtained prior agreement from your current line manager to apply for this position.