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Opportunity to influence the training and development of future healthcare professionals in Diabetes and Endocrinology.
Collaboration with a wide range of professionals, including postgraduate deans and specialty trainees, fostering a strong professional network.
Ability to work within a recognized framework that aligns with national standards established by the Royal College.
Contribute to the advancement of patient-centred care and promote a culture of continuous professional development.
Engagement in diverse responsibilities, including recruitment, program management, and trainee support, ensuring a dynamic and varied work experience.
A leadership role that allows for impactful decision-making and policy implementation within the specialty.
The position is based in Northwest London, providing access to a vibrant urban environment with numerous cultural and educational opportunities.
NHS England is seeking a qualified individual for the role of Training Programme Director (TPD) for Diabetes and Endocrinology in Northwest London. The TPD will collaborate with the Postgraduate Dean to lead the delivery of training and education within the specialty, ensuring compliance with national standards set by the Royal College and other established guidelines. Key responsibilities include overseeing the regional training program, managing recruitment to training posts, and addressing specialty-specific trainee and trainer concerns.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a solid background in Diabetes and Endocrinology training, possessing strong leadership and communication skills to work effectively within a multi-professional team. This role aims to produce skilled practitioners committed to excellent patient care and ongoing professional development. Applicants from within the NHS should ensure their employer's agreement for secondment prior to application.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a solid background in Diabetes and Endocrinology training, possessing strong leadership and communication skills to work effectively within a multi-professional team. This role aims to produce skilled practitioners committed to excellent patient care and ongoing professional development. Applicants from within the NHS should ensure their employer's agreement for secondment prior to application.
Opportunity to influence the training and development of future healthcare professionals in Diabetes and Endocrinology.
Collaboration with a wide range of professionals, including postgraduate deans and specialty trainees, fostering a strong professional network.
Ability to work within a recognised framework that aligns with national standards established by the Royal College.
Contribute to the advancement of patient-centred care and promote a culture of continuous professional development.
Engagement in diverse responsibilities, including recruitment, program management, and trainee support, ensuring a dynamic and varied work experience.
A leadership role that allows for impactful decision-making and policy implementation within the specialty.
The position is based in Northwest London, providing access to a vibrant urban environment with numerous cultural and educational opportunities.
An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Diabetes and Endocrinology for Northwest 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. The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College and also guidelines and standards established within Diabetes and Endocrinology are met.
The successful applicant will work closely with the Head of School, other Diabetes and Endocrinology TPDs, LaSE team including; PGMDE Business Manager, Postgraduate Dean, and other key departments including Quality.
They will work with the Postgraduate Dean to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient-centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.
The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Diabetes and Endocrinology 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 Diabetes and Endocrinology 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.
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You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
SecondmentsApplicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
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1. Can you provide an overview of your professional background and how it has prepared you for the role of Training Programme Director?
2. What specific experience do you have in managing postgraduate medical education programmes, particularly in Diabetes and Endocrinology?
3. What do you believe are the key responsibilities of a Training Programme Director, and how do you intend to prioritise them?
4. How would you ensure that both national standards and local guidelines within Diabetes and Endocrinology are consistently met?
5. Describe your leadership style and how it has contributed to the success of the teams you’ve managed in the past.
1. Can you provide an overview of your professional background and how it has prepared you for the role of Training Programme Director?
2. What specific experience do you have in managing postgraduate medical education programmes, particularly in Diabetes and Endocrinology?
3. What do you believe are the key responsibilities of a Training Programme Director, and how do you intend to prioritise them?
4. How would you ensure that both national standards and local guidelines within Diabetes and Endocrinology are consistently met?
5. Describe your leadership style and how it has contributed to the success of the teams you’ve managed in the past.
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Useful skills for a TPD for Endocrinology & Diabetes Northwest London:
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To work as a TPD (Training Programme Director) for Endocrinology & Diabetes in Northwest London, UK, you will typically need a combination of clinical expertise, managerial skills, and educational competencies. Here are some key skills and qualifications that would be essential for this role:
Clinical Skills:
1. Specialized Knowledge: In-depth understanding of endocrinology and diabetes management, including current guidelines and treatment pathways.
2. Clinical Experience: Significant experience in endocrinology and diabetes, ideally with a track record in a clinical setting.
3. Patient Care: Strong skills in patient assessment, diagnosis, and management of endocrine disorders and diabetes.
Educational and Training Skills:
1. Teaching and Mentorship: Experience in teaching, mentoring, or supervising medical trainees or junior doctors, including the ability to provide constructive feedback.
2. Curriculum Development: Skills in developing, implementing, and assessing educational programs and curricula for trainees.
3. Assessment and Evaluation: Competence in evaluating trainee performance and providing tailored support for their development.
Leadership and Management Skills:
1. Organizational Skills: Effective planning and organizational skills to manage the training program efficiently.
2. Team Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a team, fostering a collaborative training environment among educators and trainees.
3. Strategic Thinking: Skills to contribute to the strategic development and improvement of the training program.
Communication Skills:
1. Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills to interact effectively with trainees, educators, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.
2. Conflict Resolution: Skills to manage conflicts and concerns that may arise in a training environment.
Administrative Skills:
1. Data Management: Knowledge of handling training records, assessments, and feedback systems.
2. Policy Understanding: Familiarity with NHS policies, training regulations, and guidelines related to medical education.
Professional Development:
1. Continuous Learning: Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with advancements in endocrinology, diabetes, and medical education.
2. Networking: Involvement in professional bodies related to endocrinology and diabetes, facilitating connections that can enhance the training program.
Qualifications:
- Medical Degree: A recognized medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
- Specialist Training: Evidence of completion of higher specialty training in endocrinology and diabetes (typically a satisfactory outcome in the relevant specialty exams).
- Relevant Certifications: Membership or fellowship with relevant professional bodies (e.g., Royal College of Physicians) may be desirable.
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