Training Programme Director - Endocrinology and Diabetes (NCEL)

Job summary
An outstanding individual or individuals is sought to fulfil the role of Training Programme Director for Endocrinology and Diabetes for North Central and East London.

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. The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College and also guidelines and standards established within Endocrinology and Diabetes are met.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Head of School, other Endocrinology and Diabetes TPDs, LaSE team including; PGMDE Business Manager, Postgraduate Dean, and other key departments including Quality.

They will work with the Postgraduate Dean to produce doctors who will strive for the highest standards of patient-centred care and commit themselves to a lifetime of professional development.

Main duties of the job
The Programme Director will ensure that both national standards, determined by the Royal College, and guidelines and standards established within Endocrinology and Diabetes are met. Responsibilities will include:

• To oversee the Specialty's Regional Training Programme
• 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.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced NHS Consultant with a thorough understanding of Endocrinology and Diabetes 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: 21 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, Flexible working
Reference number: 990-LDN-EC5508-E
Closing date: 04 November 2026

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
• Essential: Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
• Desirable: Qualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education

Employment / Experience

• Essential: Working with learners or doctors in training in educational context
• Essential: Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi professional team
• Essential: Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
• Essential: Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges / Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations
• Desirable: Previous or current appointment as leader in healthcare education

Skills and Abilities

• Essential: Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• Essential: A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
• Essential: Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Essential: Personal development and 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
Address: 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4PU, United Kingdom

Important information
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). You may opt out at any stage of the process.
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.

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