General Surgery Training Director - East Midlands

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Training Programme Director in General Surgery. The successful candidate will support the Head of School in developing the School's Recruitment and Retention Strategy while ensuring educational outcomes are met. This role emphasizes improvement of learner supervision and the development of multi-professional links in an evolving environment. Leadership experience in healthcare education and strong interpersonal skills are essential for success in this pivotal position.

Qualifications

• Experience working with doctors in an educational context.
• Experience as an educational supervisor for General Surgery trainees.
• Clinical Manager experience.
• Leadership in Healthcare Education desirable.
• Experience in Recruitment.
• Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education.
• Understanding of Workforce Transformation agenda.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Specialty's Regional Training Programme.
• Address specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns.
• Lead on development of Recruitment and Retention Strategy.

Skills

Demonstrable leadership skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Written and oral presentation skills

Organisational skills

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Education

Consultant in General Surgery on the Specialist Register

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons

Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Training Programme Director in General Surgery. The successful candidate will support the Head of School in developing the School's Recruitment and Retention Strategy while ensuring educational outcomes are met. This role emphasizes improvement of learner supervision and the development of multi-professional links in an evolving environment. Leadership experience in healthcare education and strong interpersonal skills are essential for success in this pivotal position.