Specialty Training Programme Director Core Anaesthetics and ACCS

Job Summary

The role of Specialty Training Programme Director for Core Anaesthetics and ACCS Anaesthetics within the South West School of Anaesthesia will work with and support the Head of School for Anaesthesia and ICM and Head of School for ACCS Severn, leading the delivery of a wide range of functions aligned to the NHS England mandate and long‑term workforce plan.

The position will focus on improving learner supervision, assessment and experience, engaging faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future.

The appointment is a part‑time secondment to NHS England, alongside existing employment with an NHS Trust in the South West. It is a senior educator position on secondment until 31 March 2027.

The NHS England board have set out the top‑level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high‑quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and will be achieved through the following:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care.
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation.
• Delivering value for money.

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

Lead the delivery of educational functions for Core Anaesthetics and ACCS Anaesthetics, supporting the Heads of School for Anaesthesia, ICM and ACCS. Oversee learner supervision, assessment and experience, engaging faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes. Provide leadership and coordinate with a multi‑professional team.

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification.
• Attendance at courses aimed at supporting educational development (e.g., educator courses, Train the Trainer).
• Consultant currently working in the South West.

• Considerable experience working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context.
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in both service and education.

• 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.

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

Secondment, part‑time, flexible working.

Any NHS England office in the South West Region, Bristol, BS1 6AG.

NHS England
Any NHS England office in the South West Region
Bristol
BS1 6AG