Overview
The role of GP Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Heads of School and Primary Care Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the objectives of NHS England Workforce Training and Education (WT&E). The GP Training Programme Director is professionally accountable to the Head of School and managerially accountable to the GP Patch Associate Dean. The role focuses on the improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. It is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi‑professional links.
Responsibilities
Support the Primary Care Dean and Postgraduate Dean by working across the spectrum of health, and where relevant, social care, within the context of a team, so that the provision of education reflects changing service models. Deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a wide range of professional and other backgrounds.
Qualifications
• Self‑motivated individual able to respond quickly to changing priorities and workloads.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Good knowledge of the GP curriculum and associated mandatory requirements, and the ability to positively influence the expansion of GP specialty training.
• Extensive knowledge of General Practice and current GP registration with the GMC.
• Experience in healthcare education management, either through a formal university course or equivalent experience.
Additional Information
• A representative of the Primary Care Department and a positive advocate for NHS England at all times.
• Promotes leadership that inspires, motivates, and empowers all staff, demonstrating the values of the NHS.
• Upon successful interview, an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) will be initiated via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).
• Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in‑person.
• The advert closes on Sunday 26 Apr 2026.
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