# GP Training Programme Director - BNSSG > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS England. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/gp-training-programme-director-bnssg/97689196-9370-4c4a-a5d1-0bc20ba09316 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/gp-training-programme-director-bnssg/97689196-9370-4c4a-a5d1-0bc20ba09316.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS England - **Town:** Leeds - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** General Practitioner - **Grade:** General practitioner - **Salary:** £117,904 - £122,819 pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 8 months (until 31st March 2027) - **Employment type:** Part time - 1 session per week (4 hours per week - Working Wednesdays) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-09T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-03T07:02:07.136Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Yorkshire/Bristol/NHS_England/General_Practice_Education/General_Practice_Education-v8110461 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8110461?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 ## Job Content ### Job overview GP Training Programme Director – BNSSG 1 session per week- working Wednesdays. Fixed term contract until 31 March 2027 An opportunity has arisen for a GP Training Programme Director to support GP training in BNSSG. The role has a requirement to work Wednesdays as this is the scheduled day for our GP resident Drs half day release sessions. The role of Training Programme Director is focused on the improvement of learner supervision, assessment, educational experience and outcomes and patient safety for GP trainees. This role is continuously evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links. You will be based within the BNSSG  GP training programme and will involve working mainly at the North Bristol Trust education centre centres , to deliver education to our GP trainees, there may also be some requirement to support other GP training programmes across the county and South West. The successful applicant will work with other local TPDs and administrators to facilitate the provision of the half day release course for GPs in training. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead  and work with  GP educational supervisors and local Primary Care Networks to support GP training across the geographical footprint of the patch. ### Main duties of the job The successful applicant will work with other local TPDs and administrators to facilitate the provision of the half day release course for GPs in training, including managing available funds and resources. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead and be responsible for facilitating the provision of education for General Practice trainees in the BNSSG GP training programme as well as working with the GP educational supervisors and local Primary Care Networks to support GP training across the geographical footprint of the patch. This role will also include important work with our Educational and Clinical Supervisors to support and help them provide good quality supervision and education for trainees. The role may involve delivery and oversight of projects and workstreams to support doctors in training and practice based educators, including induction, one-to-one support, small group work, developing educational resources, promoting equality Diversity and inclusion within our training programme and being an escalation point for both educators and DiTs. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The School of Primary care is responsible for the delivery of general practice education, alongside training and development for the multi-professional primary care workforce. Our passion is making Primary Care the best place to work in the NHS. We encourage innovation, welcome discussion, and drive improvement; and are always looking for like-minded individuals to help us achieve this. We operate an open, inclusive environment and strive to ensure all voices are heard. You can expect to be well supported to develop personally and professionally with NHSE, with annual objective setting and learning opportunities available throughout your career. You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. ## Person Specification ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Innovative and inclusive approach to delivering high quality education - Understanding of current Primary Care issues - Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills - Excellent organisational and time management skills ### Experience and Knowledge **Essential** - Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context - Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education - Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies - Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters, the Gold Guide and educational theory - Proven experience of regularly working as a clinician in general practice, after completion of vocational training, with current full registration with the GMC - Demonstrates a proactive approach to CPD as a clinician in their professional role - Committed to engaging learners with high quality education and exploring opportunities for innovative delivery **Desirable** - Evidence of understanding of issues surrounding General practice / Training - Experience in providing support to Drs in training, and issues facing GP DiTs - Understanding of Differential attainment and ED&I issues affecting DiTs / Primary Care ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - General practitioner with MRCGP - On GP Performers list, be engaged in active clinical practice **Desirable** - Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.) - Approved GP trainer or GP clinical supervisor - Educational qualification e.g. Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, Certificate or diploma in medical education or management ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 432.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10466740) - [guide to completing your application (docx, 42.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1939) - [nhse - verification of id and rtw guide (pdf, 306.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=996) - [occupational functional requirements form (pdf, 69.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10461410) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.