Training Programme Director – Clinical Radiology KSS-1 (Kent & Surrey)

We are seeking two outstanding individuals to fill the role of Training Programme Director for Clinical Radiology under KSS-1, one at Kent and one at Surrey. The geographical assignment will be discussed and confirmed upon appointment. Each vacancy is for 0.75 PA.

The Training Programme Director works closely with the Head of School to lead and support the delivery of a wide range of educational functions in line with NHS England mandates. The Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School and focuses on improving learner supervision, assessment and experience, faculty engagement, and ensuring effective educational outcomes now and for the future. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole‑workforce transformation and developing multi‑professional links.

In support of the Postgraduate Dean, the Training Programme Directors will work across health and relevant social care to ensure that education reflects changing service models. They will help deliver an integrated workforce of professionals from a spectrum of backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Clinical Radiology Training Programme
• Address specialty‑specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns
• Recruit to training posts and programmes
• Manage the postgraduate programme, including assessments, progression, rotations, support and remediation, OOP management, trainee management, career support, part‑time training, inter‑deanery transfer, academic training and other related work‑streams

Qualifications

Ideal candidates are experienced NHS Consultants with a thorough understanding of Clinical Radiology training across the region, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively as a member of a multi‑professional team.

Organisational Purpose

• Enable local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities
• Make the NHS a great place to work, where people can make a difference and achieve their potential
• Work collaboratively to ensure the workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimise the use of digital technology, research and innovation
• Deliver value for money

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered the role on a secondment basis only. Agreement must be obtained from the employer before submitting the application.

If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter‑Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR) to gather statutory and mandatory competency status, continuous service dates, and annual leave entitlement. You can opt out at any stage.

The post is offered on a secondment basis; candidates are responsible for securing a written agreement from their Trust/Practice for release from clinical work for the specified number of PAs/sessions.

Further details, including key responsibilities, accountabilities, organisational structure and person specification, can be found in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

If you would like more information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Dec 2025.