Psychiatry Training Programme Director – Core Training Year 1

Job Overview:

NHS England is seeking a dedicated and experienced Training Programme Director (TPD) for Core Psychiatry in the West Midlands (CT1 level). This role is ideal for an experienced educational supervisor aiming to enhance their educational portfolio. It offers the opportunity to work part-time in a flexible, supportive environment, with a focus on developing doctors committed to high standards of patient-centered care and lifelong professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Head of School and other stakeholders to produce well-rounded doctors ready for the highest standards of care.

Maintain clinical practice while fulfilling the TPD role.

Support and guide doctors in training, fostering a professional and compassionate approach.

Engage in ongoing evaluation and improvement of the training program to ensure excellence.

Qualifications:

Primary clinical healthcare qualification

Consultant-level experience in psychiatry or equivalent specialty

Membership/Fellowship with a relevant College, Faculty, or professional association

Active clinical role in the specialty with a License to Practise

Experience:

Significant experience in training or supporting doctors within an educational setting

Proven leadership in clinical and educational environments, with experience managing a multi-professional team

Background in recruitment, selection, appraisal processes, and equality & diversity training

Skills and Attributes:

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to innovate and problem-solve within the educational framework

Commitment to professional development and a collaborative work style

Benefits:

Flexibility in working arrangements, including job share, part-time, and hybrid options

Access to NHS support for Visa sponsorship (Skilled Worker route) if Home Office criteria are met

Opportunities to impact the quality of postgraduate medical and dental education across the Midlands region

This role is an excellent opportunity for qualified candidates to contribute to the NHS’s mission of fostering a compassionate and skilled healthcare workforce.

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