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Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and abilities
A strong sense of vision, leadership and ability to innovate.
- Skills and abilities
Strong Interpersonal communication, written and presentation skills
- Skills and abilities
Excellent leadership and organisational skills
- Skills and abilities
Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in medical education
- Skills and abilities
Ability to support others (pastoral skills) and to help others develop and progress.
- Behaviours and Values
Able to demonstrate NHSE’s values and commitment to the values described in the NHS Constitution.
- Behaviours and Values
Commitment to own personal development.
- Behaviours and Values
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Behaviours and Values
Commitment and enthusiasm for education and training
- Behaviours and Values
Adaptable in approach including the flexibility to work in changing environments.
- Experience and Knowledge
Good working knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes.
- Experience and Knowledge
Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce, the Gold Guide and educational theory
- Experience and Knowledge
Experience of working with learners and doctors in training in an educational context.
- Experience and Knowledge
Experience of clinical and educational leadership including across multi-professional teams.
- Experience and Knowledge
Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, National Institute for Health Research and academic training, NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.
- Qualifications and Training
General practitioner with MRCGP
- Qualifications and Training
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)
- Qualifications and Training
Pro active approach and evidence of CPD within clinical role
- Qualifications and Training
Applicants should either work in NHS clinical practice (or similar setting) or should have previously undertaken clinical practice within the last 2 years prior to the intended start date of the role
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience and Knowledge
Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education.
- Experience and Knowledge
Previous experience in the recruitment and selection of doctors / learners to educational programmes.
- Experience and Knowledge
Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education.
- Experience and Knowledge
Understanding of current health, social care and education policy.
- Experience and Knowledge
An understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters.
- Qualifications and Training
Approved GP trainer or clinical supervisor
- Qualifications and Training
Educational qualification e.g. Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, Certificate or diploma in medical education or management
Job overview
GP Training Programme Director - Southampton (Mat Leave Cover)
The role of GP Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Heads of School & of Primary Care Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate. As part of the TPD role candidates will need to continue to be active on the performers list and an active clinician.
The Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School. The Training Programme Director will focus upon 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 & Postgraduate Dean, 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 spectrum of professional and other backgrounds.
Main duties of the job
The TPD role involves working with the local education team supporting Doctors in GP Training to perform and achieve their potential during GP Training hopefully graduating with MRCGP.
The role involves preparation and delivery of teaching sessions as well as pastoral support for GP resident doctors and individuals within the GP Training Programme. There is an expectation to work within the local programme team, help support trainers and be involved in the assessment process.
We are looking to recruit a TPD on 2 sessions for maternity cover for 4 months for the Southampton GP Training Programme.
Remuneration will for 2 sessions at GP00 point of national GP educator pay scale. These sessions are usually ascribed to the educational day release which is currently held on Wednesday and as Programme Director, you would be expected to be available to participate unless on leave.
Please note although based in the local programme there will be travel around the Wessex region when attending development days, Trainers conferences and meetings.
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.
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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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This advert is for GP Training Programme Director - Southampton with NHS England in Southampton, England. It is listed as a General practitioner Medical doctor General Practitioner role. The advertised salary is £117904.00. The contract type is Fixed term: 4 months (until 31st January 2027). The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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