GP Associate Dean for Expansion & Structured Learning (SW Region)
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Fixed Term Contract until 31/10/2026. An opportunity has arisen for 4 GP Associate Deans to lead and support delivery of expansion and structured learning programmes in the South West. Two to cover Somerset, Devon and Cornwall; two to cover BNNSG, Gloucestershire, Swindon and Bath.
The GP Associate Dean is responsible for the strategic overview and leadership of the development, implementation, quality assurance and evaluation of training programmes to support expansion for GP training across the South West. This includes innovative programmes such as structured online training and a focus on health inequalities and deprivation areas, targeting expansion in practices where there is the greatest need, working with local systems and the regional workforce team.
The successful applicant will work with TPDs and ADs to provide:
* Strategic overview of Programme Development and Management: collaborate with ADs across the region and provide additional support to programmes requiring enhancement of Associate Dean capacity. Design and develop a curriculum for Learning Programmes to Support Expansion that meets the educational needs of GP trainees, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
* Instructional Design and Delivery: integrate various instructional methodologies, including e‑learning modules, webinars, simulations, and in‑person training sessions.
* Stakeholder Collaboration: work with academic institutions, healthcare providers, and technology partners to enhance the Learning Programmes to Support Expansion.
* Assessment and Evaluation: support assessment processes to deliver reviews of an expanded number of GPRs, including implementation of assessment tools and strategies to evaluate trainee progress and programme effectiveness.
* Mentorship and Support: provide guidance, mentorship, and support to TPDs & GPRs throughout the programme, including acting as an escalation point.
* Administration and Coordination: lead role in managing the administrative aspects of any innovative structured learning programme, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
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Contact: Name: Helen Stredder, Job title: GP Training and Education Programme Lead, Email: england.GPFaculty.SW@nhs.net
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