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NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Main area: Training Programme Director for Haematology (East)
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Secondment, 18 months (until 31 October 2026)
Hours: Part time - 1 session per week (4 hours)
Job ref: 990-WTE-14207-E
Site: Westbridge Place/County Hall, Leicestershire
Salary: In line with TPD sessional payments
Closing date: 19/05/:59
Our Organisation
The NHS is committed to fostering a positive, compassionate, and inclusive culture. We prioritize the physical and mental health and wellbeing of our colleagues, aligning with our values in the NHS Constitution, and aim to be an Employer of Choice. We support flexible working arrangements, including job shares, part-time roles, and hybrid working, and are committed to workplace location flexibility where feasible.
Job overview
The Training Programme Director will work with and support the Head of School to lead various functions aligned with the NHS England mandate.
Main duties of the job
The role involves improving learner supervision, assessment, engagement of faculty, and ensuring effective educational outcomes. It also focuses on workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links, working across health and social care sectors.
Working for our organisation
We aim to lead the NHS in delivering high-quality services by enabling local systems to improve health outcomes, making the NHS a great place to work, fostering collaboration for workforce development, and leveraging digital technology, research, and innovation. More information is available at .
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend at least 40% of their time working in person.
NHS England holds a Sponsor Licence, enabling sponsorship for eligible candidates meeting the Home Office requirements, including a minimum salary of £38,700 or the relevant 'going rate'.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Further details are available in the attached Job Description and supporting documents.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be considered on a secondment basis, with prior employer approval required.
Person specification Qualifications
- Primary medical qualification or on the Specialist Register
- Membership/Fellowship of a relevant College, Faculty, or Professional Body
Experience
- Experience working with learners or doctors in training within an educational context
- Experience in clinical and educational leadership
- Proven track record of service and educational delivery
Skills
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
- Organisation and time management
Our commitments to you
We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels trusted, valued, and empowered. We provide opportunities for growth and development, welcoming applications regardless of age, disability, neurodivergence, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We guarantee an interview for all qualified disabled applicants and consider sponsorship applications under the Skilled Worker route.
For sponsorship details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. If applying on a secondment basis, obtain prior approval from your current employer.
We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.
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