QR code linking to this job posting KSS Training Programme Director for Psychotherapy in Horley inHorley PUBLISHED TUE 10 JUN 2025

Band Consultant: Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments  SECONDMENT 

NHS England

An outstanding individual is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Psychotherapy for KSS .

This is a 1 x 0.5 PA Training Programme Director vacancy.

The role of Training Programme Director is to work with andsupport the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide rangeoffunctions,alignedtotheNHSEnglandmandate.

The Training Programme Director is professionally andmanagerially accountable to the Head of School. The TrainingProgramme Director will focus upon improvement of learnersupervision, assessment and experience, engagement of facultyandensuringeffectiveeducationaloutcomes,bothnowandinthefuture. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforcetransformationanddevelopingmulti-professionallinks.

To support the Postgraduate Dean, Training ProgrammeDirectors will work across the spectrum of health and whererelevant, social care, within the context of a team, so that theprovision of education reflects changing service models.This willdeliver an integrated workforcecomprisingindividuals from aspectrum ofprofessional andother backgrounds.

The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the faculty, and guidelines and standards established within KSS are met. Responsibilities will include:

  • To oversee the Psychotherapy 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 Psychotherapy 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.

About us

The length of appointment will initially be for 1 year plus potential for extension subject to agreement of both parties.

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.