Specialty Training Programme Director for Paediatrics (ST 5-7)
CompanyNHS England
Location
Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypePart-time
Posted At4/22/2026
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Description
The role of Specialty Training Programme Director for Paediatrics (ST 5 - 7, Peninsula) within the School of Paediatrics and will work with and support the Head of School for Paediatrics in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate and long-term workforce plan. We would welcome applications from candidates across the South West region.
The role will focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future.
The appointment will be made on the basis of a part-time secondment to NHS England, alongside existing employment with an NHS Trust in the South West geographical footprint.
This is a senior educator position appointed on a secondment basis until 31st March 2027.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician with a thorough understanding of education and training across the region. They will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.
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.
We Lead The NHS In England By
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 role will focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future.
The appointment will be made on the basis of a part-time secondment to NHS England, alongside existing employment with an NHS Trust in the South West geographical footprint.
This is a senior educator position appointed on a secondment basis until 31st March 2027.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician with a thorough understanding of education and training across the region. They will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.
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.
We Lead The NHS In England By
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where people can develop and make a difference
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money
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-person.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Giles Richardson Job title: Head of School, Paediatrics Email address: giles.richardson@nhs.net
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Giles Richardson Job title: Head of School, Paediatrics Email address: giles.richardson@nhs.net