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Training Programme Director - Medicine - Quality Lead

CompanyNHS England
Location
Cambridge, CB21 5XB
Employment TypeContract
NHS GradeConsultant
Posted At5/22/2026

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Description

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.

Educator roles are usually recruited for a fixed 3 year term, maximum of 2 x 3 year tenure, however due to NHSE organisational change currently we are only able to offer contract till 31 March 2027. We are hoping this will be reviewed soon.

The salary contribution towards this role is in line with TPD sessional payments at £10,000 per session. Please make sure you discuss it with your employer before applying.

Main duties of the job

A Specialty Training Programme Director (TPD) is a member of the Specialty Training Committee (STC) and is managerially accountable to the Postgraduate Dean for the delivery of training within that specialty, in line with the standards set by the GMC and the Royal College of Physicians. The demands on TPDs are likely to vary at times, and the guidance below should be interpreted flexibly.

The Quality Lead TPD will work closely with all other TPDs on the School Board, as well as the wider educator community across the School of Medicine, to support the delivery of postgraduate medical education and training in line with GMC and Royal College standards, with a specific focus on quality management, quality improvement, and oversight of training standards across the School.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
  • Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
  • Primary clinical healthcare qualification

Desirable

  • Educational qualification such as postgraduate certificate diploma or masters in medical education

Experience

Essential

  • Considerable 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
  • Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies

Desirable

  • Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
  • Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
  • Understanding of current health, social care and education policy

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
  • Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key Stakeholders
  • Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
  • Desirable

    • Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

    Behaviours and Values

    Essential

    • To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training

    About the employer

    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.

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