Training Programme Director - O&G ST1 & Teaching Lead

Job summary

Within NHS England, South East Region, the Thames Valley Local Office is responsible for the planning, development, education and training of the future and current healthcare and public health workforce across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.

An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant with a strong interest in medical education and training to be the Training Programme Director for O&G ST1 & 2 resident doctors, also incorporating the Teaching Lead role.

Applications are invited from current STC members, or from those within the specialty who can demonstrate relevant interest in education and training.

For more information regarding the post please refer to the attached Job Description with enclosed Person Specification.The role of the Training Programme Director is to work with the Head of School in Leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to NHS England mandate.

Main duties of the job Training Programme Directors (TPD) are professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School. TPDs will 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. To support the Postgraduate Dean, TPDs will work 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 workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum of professional and other backgrounds. The Teaching Lead element of this role is designed to ensure that ST 1/2 residents have access to necessary training opportunities that meet basic curriculum requirements.

This includes curriculum mapping and ensuring appropriate use of the ePortfolio. Collaboration with College Tutors and Educational Supervisors is essential in this process.

The Teaching lead is also responsible for monitoring and documenting trainees' performance in the part 1 MRCOG exam, providing feedback to the school board, and contributing to the Annual Report.

Additionally, they will work alongside the ultrasound training coordinator to facilitate the completion of basic ultrasound modules as specified in the curriculum. Further details are available in the job description.

About us

NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.

If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement.

You may opt out at any stage of the process. Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices. We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Job description

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responsibilities

The fixed level of funding contribution for this role is £7,500 per annum, as an Educational Management Contribution (EMC). 0.75 EMC has been allocated for this role.

The number of EMCs indicatively equates to the number of PAs for job planning; however, the level of funding for EMCs is fixed and may not equate to your individual personal salary with your employer in relation to your planned activities.

Prior to applying, please ensure you have discussed this role with your local Director of Medical Education to ensure that this work functions as a secondment with time freed up in your job plan to fulfil expectations. The financial contribution to the Trust is then to backfill any clinical time.

The Trust Director of Medical Education will be asked to provide a reference in support of your application. 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.

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

Behaviours and Values Essential A transformation leadership style. Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues. Management of transformation and change.

Experience and Knowledge Essential Current clinical commitment in the School/specialty. Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context. Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team.

Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education. Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years. Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes.

Skills and Abilities Essential Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others. A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate. Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity.

Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress.

Desirable Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders. Qualifications and Training Essential Primary clinical healthcare qualification. Currently working at consultant level or equivalent in the specialty school area.

Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and be registered with the regulatory body. Desirable Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)