Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Foundation
- Gradd
- Training Programme Director (TPD)
- Contract
- Secondiad: 12 mis (until 31 October 2026)
- Oriau
- Rhan-amser - 0.5 sesiwn yr wythnos (2 hours per week)
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 990-EOE-17319-E
- Cyflogwr
- NHS England
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Victoria House
- Tref
- Cambridge
- Cyflog
- In line with TPD sessional payments
- Yn cau
- 15/09/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr

Foundation Training Programme Director for Academic
Training Programme Director (TPD)
Our Organisation
The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive – and we all have our part to play.
As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.
As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer which means that every colleague working for our organisation and third-party contractors will earn a real Living Wage. We are one of over 15,000 organisations, who voluntarily chose to pay the real Living Wage.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We have a thriving and innovative foundation school in the East of England. This school has adapted to technology enhanced learning, been innovative in the types of learning opportunities provided, and has successfully embedded multi-professional teaching.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Foundation training in NHSE across the east of England is in transition and undergoing significant expansion as a consequence of students progressing through training in the new medical schools and an increased number of international graduates joining the programme.
We are committed to excellence in support of these trainees at the start of their career and wish to continue to offer a range of Specialised Foundation Programmes. We have research academic programmes based at Cambridge University, University of East Anglia and Anglia Ruskin University. We have expanded the number of academic programmes in line with the overall expansion in the region. We also want to reach out and support those who wish to explore academic careers even if not in an SFP.
This role has been created with the aim of delivering a regionally co-ordinated research academic foundation programme with mentorship for those who wish to pursue a career as a clinical academic whether in an SFP or not.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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 https://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
- To promote the development of a quality research learning environment with opportunity for all learners.
- To support Postgraduate Deans in meeting all NHSE statutory requirements.
- Professional Development of the educational faculty in the area of clinical academia
- To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across the School.
- To develop and maintain the foundation research educational programme throughout the region to support achievement of curriculum competencies, engaging with commissioning processes as required.
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
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.
Manyleb y person
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification
- Membership/Fellowship of a Royal College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
- Experience in delivering research academic training
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)
Meini prawf dymunol
- Educational qualification such as a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education.
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context particularly including basic science/clinical research
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education including delivery of research training programmes.
- Have up to date knowledge of the foundation curriculum and portfolio
- Awareness of the issues around dealing with trainees who are failing to progress or otherwise require additional support
Meini prawf dymunol
- 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
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
- Excellent communication, counselling and liaison skills – a readiness to listen and empathise
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Meini prawf dymunol
- Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Helen Barker
- Teitl y swydd
- Foundation School Director
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
Rhestr swyddi gyda NHS England yn Meddygol a Deintyddol neu bob sector