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GP Training Programme Director - Structured Learning
Training Program Directors (TPD) have specific responsibilities as agreed in their job plans but retain corporate responsibility with the Scheme TPDs for the organisation and supervision of specialty training programmes for general practice within Wessex in line with the national curriculum.
This is a Training Programme Director role split as per the following:
5 sessions per week for Innovative Programmes and Expansion
1 session per week for Exam Support
1 session per week for ARCP
Main duties of the job
- Organising and delivering the taught course to GPRs
- Advising and supporting hospital and GP trainers
- Assisting in recruitment and selection of GPRs
- Resourcing assessment systems (ARCP)
- Exam support for supervisors and GP resident doctors
- Support to doctors in innovative GP training programs such as Structured Learning Placements
- Training the workforce (GP Educationalists, admin, GP and hospital trainers, educational and clinical supervisors)
- Supporting Scheme Training Programme Directors and Associate Dean as required to fulfill the school’s agreed functions
- Supporting finding innovative ways of expanding capacity for learners and supervisors and supporting and creating innovative training programmes and delivery of the Structured Learning Programme (normal Deanery day Wednesdays, Structured learning day Thursdays).
- Getting involved with technology to support learners and supervisors
- Get involved with the SIM faculty as part of the wider move to technology in GP training programs
- Collaborating with the Primary Care school to support above activities and promoting quality and expansion for all learners in primary care
- 1 session will aid exam support delivery and oversight
- 1 session will aid ARCP support
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.
Person specification
Skills and abilities
Essential
- A strong sense of vision, leadership and ability to innovate.
- Strong Interpersonal communication, written and presentation skills
- Excellent leadership and organisational skills
- Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in medical education
- Ability to support others (pastoral skills) and to help others develop and progress.
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate NHSE’s values and commitment to the values described in the NHS Constitution.
- Commitment to own personal development.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Commitment and enthusiasm for education and training
- Adaptable in approach including the flexibility to work in changing environments.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes.
- 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 of working with learners and doctors in training in an educational context.
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership including across multi-professional teams.
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, National Institute for Health Research and academic training, NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.
Desirable
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education.
- •Previous experience in the recruitment and selection of doctors / learners to educational programmes.
- Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education.
- Understanding of current health, social care and education policy.
- An understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- General practitioner with MRCGP
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)
- Pro active approach and evidence of CPD within clinical role
- 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
- Approved GP trainer or clinical supervisor
- Educational qualification e.g. Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, Certificate or diploma in medical education or management
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This advert is for GP Training Programme Director - Structured Learning with NHS England in Explorer House. It is listed as a General practitioner Medical doctor General Practitioner role. The advertised salary is £122,819 pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 7 months (until 31 March 2027). The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.
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