Responsibilities
* The Patch Associate GP Dean will assist and work with the Primary Care Dean and the Heads of School for General Practice to ensure the delivery of safe and compassionate care to patients through the delivery of high‑quality GP specialty training.
* Have local responsibility for the coordination, provision and management of postgraduate general practice training activities within the BNSSG GP training programme geographical footprint.
* Oversee placement and recruitment issues, develop wider placements and capacity to support GP expansion.
* Take on an additional portfolio responsibility for SW liaising with foundation school/programme.
* Formulate strategy, manage and oversee local education budgets and leadership activities within the School of Primary Care, and line‑manage TPDs.
* Work with Educational and Clinical Supervisors to support and help them provide good‑quality supervision and education for trainees.
* Hold responsibilities with respect to the wider primary care workforce, supporting the development of the Primary Care workforce in BNSSG.
* As an Associate Dean, be part of the extended Senior GP educator team and participate in the approval process for Trainers and Practices within the Southwest, while supporting delivery of both central and local ARCP panels.
* Work closely with the Head of Schools, other Associate Deans, Training Programme Directors, Patch administrators/managers and Directors of Medical Education, and the Primary Care Dean.
* Deliver and oversee projects and workstreams to support doctors in training and educators, including induction, one‑to‑one support, small group work, and serve as an escalation point for both educators and DiTs.
Mission of NHS England
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 we will achieve this purpose by:
* 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.
Secondments
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.
Not more than 40% of the time spent in the office is required.
Interview date: likely to be the first week of June. The advert closes on Tuesday 12 May 2026.
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