Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology Academy TSTL ST2
- Grade
- Training Programme Director (TPD)
- Contract
- Secondment: 8 months (until 31 March 2027)
- Hours
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 990-NW-EC2681-E
- Employer
- NHS England
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- NHSE Office base across North West Region
- Town
- Flexible across North West Region
- Salary
- In line with TPD sessional payments
- Closing
- 16/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
ST2 Radiology Academy TSTL
Training Programme Director (TPD)
Our Organisation
We share the core values set out in the NHS Constitution, which all colleagues are expected to demonstrate.
We support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you and your colleagues. 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.
Job overview
The ‘Trust’ Specialty Training Lead (TSTL) will oversee the training, education and pastoral support for the ST2 Academy Placement based at Altrincham Health & Wellbeing Centre. There will be a requirement to hold face to face activities on site regularly.
The post holder will be the named ‘Clinical Supervisor’ during the 3-month placement, and is responsible for organising and conducting placement appraisals, support completion of WPBAs and educational portfolio requirements. They will conduct initial, mid and end of post appraisal meetings. They will oversee annual and sick leave arrangements.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will need to be aware of Lead Employer policies to support occupational health, risk assessment and absence management of trainees with support from the Programme Support team & HR Management.
- The post holder will oversee the ST2 Academy teaching programme to ensure sessions deliver education based on the RCR curriculum. They will work alongside the Academy Director, Curriculum Leads and Clinical Lecturers to deliver a robust programme.
- The post holder will need to have a set pre-agreed ‘Academy Day’/academy time in their job plan prior to appointment.
- The post holder will work collaboratively with Academy Director, Head of School, TPDs and Programme Support to support operational delivery within the NW School of Radiology Academy placement
Working for our organisation
NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.
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.
In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.
If you currently work within the NHS and 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 our offices.
We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Work in collaboration with Head of School of Radiology and Academy Director to develop and implement a robust curriculum of radiology education which supports the recruitment and retention of Radiology Trainees with focus on regional education programs.
- Support the wider initiatives of the Long-Term Workforce plan, supporting in particularly the expansion of the imaging workforce as outlined in the Richard Reports.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Consultant in Clinical or Interventional Radiology on the Specialist Register
- Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists
- Consultant currently working in NHS in North-West England
Desirable criteria
- Education Qualification such as Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters in Medical Education
- Minimum 2 years post CCT
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of organising / delivering education programmes / courses
- Considerable experience of working with doctors in an educational context
- Experience as an educational supervisor
- Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education
- Understanding the Workforce Transformation agenda
- Trained and experienced in Equality and Diversity training within the last 3 years
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Applicants who are doctors required a Licence to Practise
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- Prior teaching/training experience within the NW School of Radiology (Academy)
- Experience as a TSTL.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- An experienced educator and trainer with a vision for developing pedagogical methods of delivery
- 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
- 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
Desirable criteria
- Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Yousef Alwan
- Job title
- Academy Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
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