Training Programme Director - Old Age Psychiatry (NW) - #1696333

The post holder will oversee the delivery of the Old Age training Programme for the East (NW) part of the Scheme. They will work closely with the West (Liverpool) scheme TPD.

The post holder will support the Head of School in the strategic development of the North West School of Psychiatry and contribute to supporting the School Operational Programme.

The post holder will be a member of the School Board and Old Age Psychiatry Specialty Training Committee.

The Training Programme Director will focus on improving learner supervision, assessment, and experience, engaging faculty, and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving to also focus on workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Old Age Psychiatry training across the region, possessing strong leadership and communication skills, and able to work effectively as part of a multi-professional team.

The NHS England board has set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all. We aim to:

• Enable local systems and providers to improve the health of their populations and reduce health inequalities.


• Make the NHS a great place to work, where our staff can make a difference and achieve their potential.


• Work collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values, and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care.


• Optimize the use of digital technology, research, and innovation.

For more information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend at least 40% of their time working in-person.

If successful at interview, an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) will be conducted in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This process gathers information from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including statutory and mandatory competencies, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may inform us if you do not consent at any point during the process.

Further details about the role, including key responsibilities, accountabilities, organisational structure, and person specification, are available in the attached Job Description and supporting documents.

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only. Agreement from their employer must be obtained prior to application.

• Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry on the Specialist Register


• Member / Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists


• Currently working as a Consultant in an NHS Trust in North West England


• Postgraduate qualification such as a Certificate, Diploma, or Masters in Medical Education

• Significant experience working with doctors in an educational context


• Experience as an educational supervisor, especially for psychiatric trainees


• Understanding of the Workforce Transformation agenda


• Experience in recruitment processes


• Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education


• Clinical management experience


• Leadership experience in healthcare education (desirable)

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate others


• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills


• Commitment to professional development


• Innovative vision and problem-solving abilities

Salary depends on experience. In line with TPD sessional payment.