Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced educator to join our vibrant APD team, based in the East Midlands. We are looking to recruit a 2 session APD to work with the assessments and ARCP team. They will be expected to support our central ARCPs and also give leadership for our local ARCP processes. Applicants should have experience of chairing ARCP panels, an understanding of GP training educational assessment and progression, and some experience of managing trainees in difficulty. You will work collaboratively with Training Programme Directors, Heads of School, and the wider educational team to ensure timely, learner-centred, and proportionate decision-making, in line with national and regional guidance. The successful candidate will become part of the senior GP regional educator team working to support the work of the Primary Care Dean in the East Midlands. This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Jan 2026.
Responsibilities
* Working with the GP assessments team and Assessment Lead to organise and deliver fair and timely ARCP for GP resident doctors across the East Midlands. This will include the regular chairing of ARCP panels and also being the Dean’s Representative offering advice and support to local ARCP panels and programmes.
* Close liaison and negotiation with local GP programmes and practices, Training Hubs, NHS Trusts, NHS England, RCGP, and other health care providers.
* Responsibility for implementing innovative strategies of delivery and the evaluation of high-quality primary care education and training in NHSE Midlands.
* Key role in supporting the commissioning, transformation, and quality management of multi professional primary care education and training in accordance with the standards set by NHSE and regulators.
* Be a key member of the GP School Team and deputise as requested. The role and responsibilities will overlap with, and complement the other members of the senior team, requiring flexibility in working practices.
Qualifications and requirements
* Experience of chairing ARCP panels
* Understanding of GP training educational assessment and progression
* Some experience of managing trainees in difficulty
* Ability to work collaboratively with Training Programme Directors, Heads of School, and the wider educational team
* Flexible in working practices and able to deputise as part of the GP School Team
Role details
This is a 2-session fixed term role from 1 March 2026 until 31 March 2027. Remuneration will be at GP03 point of national GP educator pay scale. Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
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