Training Programme Director for Medical Oncology (South)inLeeds/Rotherham/HullinLeeds/Rotherham/HullPUBLISHED WED 2 APR 2025

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Medical Oncology (South)

The post will be available on the basis of a secondment arrangement to Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery remunerated on the NHS Consultant Pay Scale - 0.25 PA per week.

All work undertaken is to be incorporated into the Consultant Job Plan. The role ofTraining Programme Directoris to work and support theHead of Schoolin leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.

TheTraining Programme Directoris professionally and managerially accountable to theHead of School.TheTraining Programme Directorwill focus on 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 as well as innovative ways of curriculum delivery and workforce well-being strategies.

To support the Postgraduate Dean,Training Programme Directorswork across the spectrum of health and where relevant, social care, within the context of a team, so that the provision of education reflects changing service models. This will deliver an integrated workforcecomprisingindividuals from a spectrum if professional and other backgrounds.

Engaging People/ Key Working Relationships

Development of an effective network of communication and collaboration of all relevant stakeholders on a local, regional and national basis:

• Postgraduate Dean and Deputies
• Head of School
• Staff at all levels across the area covered by the local office
• Practices and schemes
• Associate Deans
• Clinical Faculty
• Other Heads of Schools
• Other Training Programme Directors
• Royal Colleges
• Professional and regulatory bodies
• Wider Stakeholder Network
• Local Medical Schools
• Providers across the region
• Directors of Education
• Higher Educational Institutions

Delivering Results/ Functional Responsibilities

• Ensuring high standards of education and training as defined by the GMC with respect to training posts and educational programmes
• Ensuring that objectives are met within budget and proportionate contribution to budget savings
• Ensuring that Code of Practice Guidelines are met
• Giving guidance on OOP / IDT's / LTFT / Acting up applications

About us

To work with theHead of School:

• To provide effective clinical leadership,contributingtothestrategic development of Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery.
• To contribute to the vision of thelocalNHS andtoenhance patient care byprovidingleadership and directionwith respect to the quality ofeducation and training.
• To be an advocateand a positive role model on behalf of Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery,by promotingleadership that inspires, motivates and empowers all staff,and demonstrating the values of the NHS.
• To work on behalf ofYorkshire and the Humber Deanery,providing expertadviceon specialty-specificmatters.
• To work locally with key groups and stakeholders,toattend and host events across the regions, to develop key liaisonsand toensure effectivelocal engagement and responsivenessin line with the culture of Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery.
• To review howmulti-professionalhealthcare teams interact and identify opportunities for different healthcare professions to work more effectively together through education and training.
• Towork with providers and others tosupport and capture innovation locally and ensurenationaland localconversations develop best practice.

Corporateleadership

• To supportdelivery of thespecialty-specificaspects of theYorkshire and the Humber Deanery mandate through local initiatives and programmes.

Involvement in Programmes and Projects

• Tosupportwork programmeson behalf of Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery thatsupport local and national developments and initiatives.
• Commitment to national vision, policies and processes for effective educational quality management

Leadership and Management

• Leading on all TPD activities across the region
• Ensuring that trainee rotations and placements are managed in accordance with Code of Practice guidance

Quality and safety

To work closely withthe Head of Schooltosupportimplementation ofthe Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery Quality Framework and:

Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance

• To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners.

Patient Safety andHealthcare Quality Improvement

• Tosupportthedevelopment of quality processes which are complementaryacross the healthcareworkforce.
• To support the use of clinical skills training and simulation(where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors.

School Programme Management

To overseeSchoolprogramme managementandadvisethe Head of Schoolon the following matters:

• Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns;
• Recruitment totraining postsand programmes;
• To use our educational resources to support learners within programmes to fulfil their full potential.
• 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.

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

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.