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GP Training Programme Director - Innovative Programmes & Expansion
We are looking for two TPD's to work two sessions each (currently delivered on a Thursday)
These roles involve working within the Thames Valley Deanery supporting GP trainees.
Main duties of the job
These roles will involve delivery of the structured learning programme as well as expanding capacity of training placements within the Deanery.
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 Tuesday, Structured learning day Thursdays).
It may also include delivery of exam support via innovative programmes. You may also be involved in ARCPs and work closely with other TPDs to support our learners and trainers.
This will involve working with other TPDs and an Associate Dean, together with the Head of School and Primary Care Dean.
About us
NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.
Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.
In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.
If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.
We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.
Details
- Date posted: 22 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £122,819 a year pro rata
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 7 months
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 990-SE-EC3471-E
- Job locations: Premier Huose, Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 7EB, United Kingdom
Job 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.
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.
- oPrevious 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 Leeds, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a General practitioner Medical doctor General Practitioner role. The advertised salary is £122,819 a year. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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