Training Programme Director – Exam Support for Surgery

Job summary The Training Programme Director in Exam Support for the North West Rotation will support the Head of School in supporting trainees to pass their Primary and Final MRCS and FRCS exams. The post holder will lead on the development of the School's Exam Support Strategy and liaise with the Professional Support and Wellbeing Unit where appropriate. The post holder will be a member of the School Speciality Training Committee. Please note this is a 3-year secondment extendable to a maximum of three years, subject to mutual agreement. Main duties of the job Work in collaboration with Head of School of Surgery and local examiners to ensure high quality support to trainees in the North West sitting their Primary and Final MRCS and FRCS examinations. To work with the Head of School to support all trainers on the North West to review support in place for trainees struggling with the Primary or Final examinations. Identify practice with regards to examination preparation across the school and embed pre-emptive strategies to support trainees to pass examinations. About us The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose 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 our people can make a difference and achieve their potential. 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 you would like to know more or require further information, please visit Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person. Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website. Job description Job responsibilities To work with the Head of School to support all trainers on the North West to review support in place for trainees struggling with the Primary or Final examinations. Identify practice with regards to examination preparation across the school and embed pre-emptive strategies to support trainees to pass examinations. For full information please see attached job description. 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 Qualifications Essential Consultant or Specialty Doctor in Surgery Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Currently working in NHS in North-West England Desirable Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education Experience Essential Experience as an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons Experience as a panel member on ARCP Experience of participating in Quality Panels on the School of Surgery Applicants who are doctors require a Licence to Practise Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context including running a regional examination preparation course Skills Essential Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty 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