# GP Training Programme Director - Structured Learning > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS England. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/gp-training-programme-director-structured-learning/5dcbbd37-3576-43fe-911a-f46351395bbe - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/gp-training-programme-director-structured-learning/5dcbbd37-3576-43fe-911a-f46351395bbe.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS England - **Location:** Explorer House - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** General Practitioner - **Grade:** General practitioner - **Salary:** £122,819 pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 7 months (until 31 March 2027) - **Employment type:** Part time, Job share, Flexible working, 7 sessions per week (28 hours per week split between 3 portfolios) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-27T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-13T12:50:47.624Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Yorkshire/Southampton/NHS_England/General_Practice/General_Practice-v8149678 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8149678?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.england.nhs.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job overview 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 ## Documents - [gp tpd - structured learning (pdf, 640.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10471905) - [occupational functional requirements (pdf, 69.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10449249) - [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) - [note for existing nhs employees applying for fixed term vacancies (docx, 26.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2084) ## 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.