Training Programme Director


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£79,504 to £91,609 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, B2 4BJ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	22 Sept 2026

Apply for this job

Summary

The post holder will be a member of the National School for Healthcare Science (NSHCS) and will work closely with specialist scientific and non-scientific staff in the school, academic education providers and other stakeholders such as professional bodies, national education commissioners and providers including senior scientists in the ongoing development of and support for trainees, workplace-based training officers, and the higher education (HEI) partners. The post holder will be a highly visible, national lead for HCS programmes and to ensure the programmes provide excellent quality and content to deliver the scientific, clinical, and managerial and leadership competencies that are relevant to the future requirements of healthcare science services. This job description and person specification is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The post holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. See Job Description and Person Specification for full details. This includes: Work closely with the Head of School, to ensure that the healthcare science training programmes are implemented in an effective and efficient manner that responds to the policy objective of NHSE and the Department of Health. This will include supporting the Head of School across the Healthcare Science governance framework, deputising when necessary and representing NHSE at meetings on healthcare science with key delivery partners and others. Understand the future developments coming on the horizon in healthcare science and be able to judge their impact on patient care in the NHS and be able to clearly communicate their likely impact on clinical services following the developments and continuation of HCS educational programmes. Highlight exceptions and risks ensuring mitigating action can be taken to keep the training programmes on track. This will include providing risk updates/reports for the Head of School. Support development and champion new transformational initiatives or projects across NHSE. Actively role models ethical behaviours and establishes a culture of team work and cooperation. Is a mindful and decisive thinker who makes insightful and effective decisions based on known information and good business awareness. Make recommendations for changes which may have a significant impact on the make-up of the NHS workforce or the way that education and training is commissioned and delivered to meet the healthcare science requirements of the future. 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.

Apply for this job