Job summary
Within NHS England, South East Region, the Thames Valley Office is responsible for the planning, development, education and training of the future and current healthcare and public health workforce across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.

An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant with a strong interest in medical education and training to be the Training Programme Director for Psychiatry in Learning Disabilities.

Applications are invited from current STC members, or from those within the specialty who can demonstrate relevant interest in education and training.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall delivery of the Renal training programme. For more information regarding the post please refer to the attached Job Description with enclosed Person Specification.

The role of the Training Programme Director is to work with the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to NHS England mandate.

Main duties of the job
The Training Programme Director will focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of (specialty) training across the region and who will also have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team.

Details
Date posted: 15 October 2026
Closing date: 29 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: Depending on experience. In line with TPD sessional payments
Contract: Secondment
Duration: 3 years
Working pattern: Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number: 990-SE-EC4377-E-C
Location: Premier House, 60 Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 7EB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• The fixed level of funding contribution for this role is £2,500 per annum, as an Educational Management Contribution (EMC). 0.25 EMC has been allocated for this role.
• Prior to applying, please ensure you have discussed this role with your local Director of Medical Education to ensure that this work functions as a secondment with time freed up in your job plan to fulfil expectations.
• The Trust Director of Medical Education will be asked to provide a reference in support of your application.

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 and Training
Essential

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification
• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body

Desirable

• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the trainer, etc)

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
• Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes

Desirable

• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders

Desirable

• Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: NHS England
Employer's website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/

For questions about the job, contact:
Head of School for Psychiatry - Thames Valley, Sanjoo Chengappa, england.educatorrecruitment.tv@nhs.net

NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions. 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.