# GP Training Programme Director - East Kent > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS England. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/gp-training-programme-director-east-kent/7f01b982-8355-4417-a491-90fd28448adc - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/gp-training-programme-director-east-kent/7f01b982-8355-4417-a491-90fd28448adc.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS England - **Location:** York House - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** General Practitioner - **Grade:** General practitioner - **Salary:** £117,904 - £122,819 pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 3 months (until 31 March 2027) - **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, 2 sessions per week (8 hours on a Wednesday/Thursday) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-01T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-16T09:55:57.655Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Yorkshire/Horley/NHS_England/General_Practice_Medical_Education/General_Practice_Medical_Education-v8349462 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8349462?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.england.nhs.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job 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 GP Training Programme Director will focus on the improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links. To support the Primary Care Dean and Postgraduate Dean, GP Training Programme Directors will work 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. This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a wide range of professional and other backgrounds. ### Main duties of the job You should be a self-motivated individual, able to respond quickly to changing priorities and workloads. Strong leadership skills are essential. You should have good knowledge of the GP curriculum and associated mandatory requirements and be able to positively influence the expansion of GP specialty training. We expect applicants to have extensive knowledge of General Practice and be a current GP registered with the GMC. Candidates should be experienced in healthcare education management - which may be achieved through a formal university course or equivalent experience. You will be a representative of the Primary Care Department and will be expected to be a positive advocate for NHS England at all times. You will promote leadership that inspires, motivates, and empowers all staff, whilst demonstrating the values of the NHS. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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** - Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others - Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty - Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity - Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills - Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders - Excellent organisational and time management skills - Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress - A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate **Desirable** - Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility ### Experience and Knowledge **Essential** - Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context - Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team - 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 - Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years - Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes - Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters - Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda **Desirable** - Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education - Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education - Understanding of current health, social care and education policy ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body - Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc) - Educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, or presently undertaking an approved and validated course to obtain at the earliest opportunity - GP Medical practitioner registered with the GMC with a current license to practice **Desirable** - Higher educational qualification such as a postgraduate diploma or Masters in Medical Education ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 192.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10700747) - [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=10700746) ## 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.