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Training Programme Director for Higher Specialty Training Paediatrics

NHS England View all jobs

Cambridgeshire (county), East of England

Permanent

Emergency Medicine Physician

Posted 1 month(s) ago

Reference: 990-EOE-EC4489-E

Job summary

The role of Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions within their specialty, aligned to the NHS England mandate.

Main duties of the job

A speciality Training Programme Director (TPD) is a member of the Speciality Training Committee (STC) who is managerially responsible to the Postgraduate Dean for the delivery of training in that speciality according to the standards set by the GMC and the Royal College of Physicians. The demands on TPDs are likely to vary at times and the guidance below should be interpreted flexibly.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments

Contract

Secondment

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

990-EOE-EC4489-E

Job locations

Victoria House

East Capital Park, Fulbourn

Cambridge

CB21 5XB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance

To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners.
To support Postgraduate Deans in meeting all NHSE statutory requirements.

Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement

Assist in the development of quality processes which are complementary across the healthcare workforce.
To support the use of clinical skills training and simulation (where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors.

School Programme Management

To oversee the Specialtys Regional Training Programme and advise Postgraduate Deans and Heads of School on the following matters:

Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns;
Recruitment to training posts and programmes;
Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management, careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams.
To provide reports to the Specialty Training Committee and School Board
To complete the annual school development plan

Educational and Workforce Development

To advise and support the Postgraduate Dean in educational and workforce development elements, including professional development of the educational faculty
To support compliance with requirements particularly with regard to the supervision and support for trainees and learners.
To identify learning needs and support provision of educational appraisal, educator development and resource for faculty, trainees and learners.
To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across the School.

Intelligence Support/ provision

To ensure local intelligence processes inform quality management processes.
To engage with information systems (trainee database, post establishments).

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

To contribute to workforce planning, ensuring clinical engagement with local and national workforce planning processes.
To develop educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies, engaging with commissioning processes as required.
To identify and support the implementation of alternative workforce solutions within the School.
To advise the Postgraduate Dean on commissioning and decommissioning activities.

Finance

To engage with financial business planning processes and associated School budgets as needed.
To ensure compliance with procurement requirements.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance

To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners.
To support Postgraduate Deans in meeting all NHSE statutory requirements.

Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement

Assist in the development of quality processes which are complementary across the healthcare workforce.
To support the use of clinical skills training and simulation (where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors.

School Programme Management

To oversee the Specialtys Regional Training Programme and advise Postgraduate Deans and Heads of School on the following matters:

Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns;
Recruitment to training posts and programmes;
Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management, careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams.
To provide reports to the Specialty Training Committee and School Board
To complete the annual school development plan

Educational and Workforce Development

To advise and support the Postgraduate Dean in educational and workforce development elements, including professional development of the educational faculty
To support compliance with requirements particularly with regard to the supervision and support for trainees and learners.
To identify learning needs and support provision of educational appraisal, educator development and resource for faculty, trainees and learners.
To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across the School.

Intelligence Support/ provision

To ensure local intelligence processes inform quality management processes.
To engage with information systems (trainee database, post establishments).

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

To contribute to workforce planning, ensuring clinical engagement with local and national workforce planning processes.
To develop educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies, engaging with commissioning processes as required.
To identify and support the implementation of alternative workforce solutions within the School.
To advise the Postgraduate Dean on commissioning and decommissioning activities.

Finance

To engage with financial business planning processes and associated School budgets as needed.
To ensure compliance with procurement requirements.

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

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
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
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

Desirable

Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Ability to attend relevant national and local College and NHSE EoE meetings

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

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
Understanding of developments involving the relevant Royal Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
Trained in Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
Have up to date knowledge of the specialty's curriculum, portfolio, examinations and other assessment methods.
Active involvement in, and up to date with, own appraisal processes
Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
Awareness of the issues around dealing with trainees who are failing to progress or otherwise require additional support

Desirable

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
Current or recent past member of the relevant STC

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Primary clinical healthcare qualification
Membership/Fellowship of a Royal College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)

Desirable

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

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
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
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

Desirable

Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Ability to attend relevant national and local College and NHSE EoE meetings

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

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
Understanding of developments involving the relevant Royal Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
Trained in Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
Have up to date knowledge of the specialty's curriculum, portfolio, examinations and other assessment methods.
Active involvement in, and up to date with, own appraisal processes
Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
Awareness of the issues around dealing with trainees who are failing to progress or otherwise require additional support

Desirable

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
Current or recent past member of the relevant STC

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Primary clinical healthcare qualification
Membership/Fellowship of a Royal College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)

Desirable

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Victoria House

East Capital Park, Fulbourn

Cambridge

CB21 5XB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Victoria House

East Capital Park, Fulbourn

Cambridge

CB21 5XB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

NHS England

TPD for Quality & Faculty Development - Paediatrics

NHS England View all jobs

Cambridgeshire (county), East of England

Permanent

Emergency Medicine Physician

Posted 1 month(s) ago

Reference: 990-EOE-EC4488-E

Job summary

The role of Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions within their specialty, aligned to the NHS England mandate.

Main duties of the job

A speciality Training Programme Director (TPD) is a member of the Speciality Training Committee (STC) who is managerially responsible to the Postgraduate Dean for the delivery of training in that speciality according to the standards set by the GMC and the Royal College of Physicians. The demands on TPDs are likely to vary at times and the guidance below should be interpreted flexibly.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments

Contract

Secondment

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

990-EOE-EC4488-E

Job locations

Victoria House

East Capital Park, Fulbourn

Cambridge

CB21 5XB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance

To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners.
To support Postgraduate Deans in meeting all NHSE statutory requirements.

Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement

Assist in the development of quality processes which are complementary across the healthcare workforce.
To support the use of clinical skills training and simulation (where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors.

School Programme Management

To oversee the Specialtys Regional Training Programme and advise Postgraduate Deans and Heads of School on the following matters:

Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns;
Recruitment to training posts and programmes;
Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management, careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams.
To provide reports to the Specialty Training Committee and School Board
To complete the annual school development plan

Educational and Workforce Development

To advise and support the Postgraduate Dean in educational and workforce development elements, including professional development of the educational faculty
To support compliance with requirements particularly with regard to the supervision and support for trainees and learners.
To identify learning needs and support provision of educational appraisal, educator development and resource for faculty, trainees and learners.
To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across the School.

Intelligence Support/ provision

To ensure local intelligence processes inform quality management processes.
To engage with information systems (trainee database, post establishments).

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

To contribute to workforce planning, ensuring clinical engagement with local and national workforce planning processes.
To develop educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies, engaging with commissioning processes as required.
To identify and support the implementation of alternative workforce solutions within the School.
To advise the Postgraduate Dean on commissioning and decommissioning activities.

Finance

To engage with financial business planning processes and associated School budgets as needed.
To ensure compliance with procurement requirements.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance

To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners.
To support Postgraduate Deans in meeting all NHSE statutory requirements.

Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement

Assist in the development of quality processes which are complementary across the healthcare workforce.
To support the use of clinical skills training and simulation (where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors.

School Programme Management

To oversee the Specialtys Regional Training Programme and advise Postgraduate Deans and Heads of School on the following matters:

Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns;
Recruitment to training posts and programmes;
Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management, careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams.
To provide reports to the Specialty Training Committee and School Board
To complete the annual school development plan

Educational and Workforce Development

To advise and support the Postgraduate Dean in educational and workforce development elements, including professional development of the educational faculty
To support compliance with requirements particularly with regard to the supervision and support for trainees and learners.
To identify learning needs and support provision of educational appraisal, educator development and resource for faculty, trainees and learners.
To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across the School.

Intelligence Support/ provision

To ensure local intelligence processes inform quality management processes.
To engage with information systems (trainee database, post establishments).

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

To contribute to workforce planning, ensuring clinical engagement with local and national workforce planning processes.
To develop educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies, engaging with commissioning processes as required.
To identify and support the implementation of alternative workforce solutions within the School.
To advise the Postgraduate Dean on commissioning and decommissioning activities.

Finance

To engage with financial business planning processes and associated School budgets as needed.
To ensure compliance with procurement requirements.

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

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
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
Excellent communication, counselling and liaison skills - a readiness to listen and empathise
Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Desirable

Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Ability to attend relevant national and local College and NHSE EoE meetings

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

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
Understanding of developments involving the relevant Royal Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
Trained in Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
Have up to date knowledge of the specialty's curriculum, portfolio, examinations and other assessment methods.
Active involvement in, and up to date with, own appraisal processes
Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
Awareness of the issues around dealing with trainees who are failing to progress or otherwise require additional support

Desirable

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
Current or recent past member of the relevant STC

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Primary clinical healthcare qualification
Membership/Fellowship of a Royal College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)

Desirable

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

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
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
Excellent communication, counselling and liaison skills - a readiness to listen and empathise
Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Desirable

Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Ability to attend relevant national and local College and NHSE EoE meetings

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

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
Understanding of developments involving the relevant Royal Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
Trained in Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years
Have up to date knowledge of the specialty's curriculum, portfolio, examinations and other assessment methods.
Active involvement in, and up to date with, own appraisal processes
Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
Awareness of the issues around dealing with trainees who are failing to progress or otherwise require additional support

Desirable

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
Current or recent past member of the relevant STC

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Primary clinical healthcare qualification
Membership/Fellowship of a Royal College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)

Desirable

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Victoria House

East Capital Park, Fulbourn

Cambridge

CB21 5XB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Victoria House

East Capital Park, Fulbourn

Cambridge

CB21 5XB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

NHS England

Training Programme Director - CT1, CT2 and ACCS (Emergency Medicine)

NHS England View all jobs

Cambridgeshire (county), East of England

Permanent

Emergency Medicine Physician

Posted 1 month(s) ago

Reference: 990-EOE-EC4132-E

Job summary

The role of Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions within their specialty, aligned to the NHS England mandate.

Educator roles are usually recruited for a fixed 3 year term, maximum of 2 x 3 year tenure, however due to NHSE organisational change currently we are only able to offer contract till 31 March 2027. We are hoping this will be reviewed soon.

The salary contribution towards this role is in line with TPD sessional payments at £10,000 per session. Please make sure you discuss it with your employer before applying.

Main duties of the job

The role ofTraining Programme Directoris to work with and support the Postgraduate Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functionswithin their specialty, aligned to theNHSEngland mandate.

A speciality Training Programme Director (TPD) is a member of the Speciality Training Committee (STC) who is managerially responsible to the Postgraduate Dean for the delivery of training in that speciality according to the standards set by the GMC and the Royal College of Emergency Medicine. The demands on TPDs are likely to vary at times and the guidance below should be interpreted flexibly.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience In line with TPD sessional payments

Contract

Secondment

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

990-EOE-EC4132-E

Job locations

Victoria House

Camlife, Fulbourn

Cambridge

CB21 5XB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance

To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners.
To ensure all learners have equity of access to learning opportunities in an environment free from negative workplace behaviours
To support Postgraduate Deans in meeting all NHSE statutory requirements.

Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement

Assist in the development of quality processes which are complementary across the healthcare workforce.
To support the use of clinical skills training and simulation (where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors.

School Programme Management

To oversee the Specialtys Regional Training Programme and advise Postgraduate Deans and Heads of School on the following matters:
specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns;
Recruitment to training posts and programmes;
Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management, careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams.
To provide reports to the Specialty Training Committee and School Board
To complete the annual school development plan

Eucational and Workforce Development
To advise and support the Postgraduate Dean in educational and workforce development elements, including professional development of the educational faculty
To support compliance with requirements particularly with regard to the supervision and support for trainees and learners.
To identify learning needs and support provision of educational appraisal, educator development and resource for faculty, trainees and learners.
To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across the School.

Intelligence Support/ provision

To ensure local intelligence processes inform quality management processes.
To engage with information systems (trainee database, post establishments)

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

To contribute to workforce planning, ensuring clinical engagement with local and national workforce planning processes.
To develop educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies, engaging with commissioning processes as required.
To identify and support the implementation of alternative workforce solutions within the School.
To advise the Postgraduate Dean on commissioning and decommissioning activities.

Finance

To engage with financial business planning processes and associated School budgets as needed.
To ensure compliance with procurement requirements.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance

To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners.
To ensure all learners have equity of access to learning opportunities in an environment free from negative workplace behaviours
To support Postgraduate Deans in meeting all NHSE statutory requirements.

Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement

Assist in the development of quality processes which are complementary across the healthcare workforce.
To support the use of clinical skills training and simulation (where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors.

School Programme Management

To oversee the Specialtys Regional Training Programme and advise Postgraduate Deans and Heads of School on the following matters:
specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns;
Recruitment to training posts and programmes;
Postgraduate programme management, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management, careers support, less than full-time training, inter-deanery transfer, academic training and other related work-streams.
To provide reports to the Specialty Training Committee and School Board
To complete the annual school development plan

Eucational and Workforce Development
To advise and support the Postgraduate Dean in educational and workforce development elements, including professional development of the educational faculty
To support compliance with requirements particularly with regard to the supervision and support for trainees and learners.
To identify learning needs and support provision of educational appraisal, educator development and resource for faculty, trainees and learners.
To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across the School.

Intelligence Support/ provision

To ensure local intelligence processes inform quality management processes.
To engage with information systems (trainee database, post establishments)

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

To contribute to workforce planning, ensuring clinical engagement with local and national workforce planning processes.
To develop educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies, engaging with commissioning processes as required.
To identify and support the implementation of alternative workforce solutions within the School.
To advise the Postgraduate Dean on commissioning and decommissioning activities.

Finance

To engage with financial business planning processes and associated School budgets as needed.
To ensure compliance with procurement requirements.

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

Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
Primary clinical healthcare qualification

Desirable

Educational qualification such as postgraduate certificate diploma or masters in medical education

Experience

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
Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies

Desirable

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

Skills

Essential

Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key Stakeholders
Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Desirable

Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

Behaviours and Values

Essential

To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
Primary clinical healthcare qualification

Desirable

Educational qualification such as postgraduate certificate diploma or masters in medical education

Experience

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
Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies

Desirable

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

Skills

Essential

Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key Stakeholders
Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Desirable

Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

Behaviours and Values

Essential

To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Victoria House

Camlife, Fulbourn

Cambridge

CB21 5XB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Victoria House

Camlife, Fulbourn

Cambridge

CB21 5XB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Specialist Nurse Children in Care

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH) View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Radiographer

GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year

Posted 1 month(s) ago

Reference: C9835-HC26-131

Job summary

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for Children in Care and ensuring that the child's voice is at the centre of everything you do? Do you have the professional curiosity, enthusiasm, and experience needed to support children and young people to achieve their full potential?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded Children in Care Team during a period of continued development and service improvement. We are seeking a motivated and dynamic practitioner who is committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care and advocating for some of our most vulnerable children and young people.

You will be a forward-thinking professional with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to work creatively and collaboratively with children, families, carers, and partner agencies. The successful candidate will be flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work across both the Warrington and Halton areas.

If you are committed to making a difference, enjoy working as part of a supportive team, and are passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of Children in Care, we would love to hear from you.

Please note :- Interview Date is scheduled for 9th October 2026.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work collaboratively with children and young people in care, care leavers, carers, and multi-agency professionals to promote positive health and wellbeing outcomes. They will ensure that children in care receive high-quality, child-centred healthcare in line with statutory guidance and best practice.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of healthcare for children in care and care leavers, ensuring their physical, emotional, and mental health needs are identified and addressed.

Key duties include:

Undertaking and contributing to Initial and Review Health Assessments for Children in Care.
Developing, implementing, and reviewing individual health plans to meet identified needs.
Acting as an advocate for children and young people, ensuring that their voice, wishes, and feelings are central to care planning and decision-making.
Promoting timely access to universal and specialist health services.

Please see Full Job Description attached.

About us

Flexible working will be considered for all roles.

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM) serves more than one million residents across the Halton and Warrington boroughs and the wider North West region.

Bringing together community and out-of-hospital services (formerly provided by Bridgewater Community Healthcare) with inpatient and elective care (formerly Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals) we provide services at two hospital sites and more than 70 community hubs and facilities.

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM).

They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation.

Our mission

We will be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision

We will be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our values

Kind: We are caring, supportive and respectful to everyone
Open: We are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
Fair: We listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
One team: We work well together and with our communities

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9835-HC26-131

Job locations

Lister Road

Runcorn

Cheshire

WA7 1TW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work with children, young people, their carers and a wide range of professionals across health and social care settings to ensure that looked after children and young people (known as Children in Care-CiC) receive the appropriate services in order to reach their full potential as outlined in Promoting the Health and Well-being of Looked After Children (2022) and the Intercollegiate competencies for looked after children (2025).

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of health care for CiC and care leavers. The overall aim is to ensure that children in care health needs are met and positive outcomes are achieved for this vulnerable group.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate healthcare for CiC.

2. To support CiC and their carers with the appropriate health advice, information, signposting and referral.

3. To support social work colleagues in ensuring that any health needs identified at childrens initial or review health assessments are promptly addressed with ongoing follow up and reviews.

4. To assist with the compilation of information to inform the completion of quality Initial health assessments.

5. To attend and /or provide a written report for any statutory CiC health reviews and care planning meetings.

6. To ensure that all CiC are up to date with their immunisations and to support access to outstanding immunisations in line with the Department of Health guidelines.

To monitor emotional health and stability by interpreting the strengths and difficulties questionnaire scores (SDQs) liaising with the Lead CiC specialist nurse/childs social worker.

8. To attend meetings on behalf of the Lead Specialist nurse for CiC in periods of her absence.

9. To Work in conjunction with the Lead Specialist nurse for CiC participating in the delivery of CiC training and the ongoing professional development of health professionals, social workers and foster carers.

Leadership

1. Provides professional leadership and health advice and support to health professionals including health visitors and school nurses and social workers within health and social care settings.

2. Works with a legal, professional and ethical framework established by relevant bodies. e.g. Department of Health, Nursing and Midwifery Council and local health trust policies.

3. To assist and participate in any audits for improving the quality standards for health services for CiC.

4. To participate in regional and local strategic planning groups within CiC nursing.

5. To support and encourage community involvement in decision / policy making including the involvement of children/young people and carers.

Clinical Practice

1. To work autonomously within own practice, responsible for managing a caseload of children in care.

2. To undertake comprehensive health assessments on CiC both in borough and those CiC placed within borough from other local authorities in line with good practice and reciprocal working arrangements.

3. To make clinical decisions to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role, supported by relevant evidence-based practice theories.

4. To adopt a flexible approach to working which may include travelling out of borough on occasions, or working evenings, to engage with young people and facilitate their access to health services.

5. To be responsible for the recording of personally generated clinical observations and the maintenance of relevant nursing records and reports.

6. To work in conjunction with targeted and universal childrens services to provide health promotion and advice to children in care, including those not accessing mainstream education

7. To work alongside the lead specialist nurse and named nurse for CiC to support the development, implementation, review and updating of CiC processes and procedures.