Job requirements
Essential
21 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and Abilities
A strong sense of vision, leadership and ability to innovate.
- Skills and Abilities
Ability to critically appraise and problem solve whilst maintaining objectivity.
- Skills and Abilities
Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
- Skills and Abilities
Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
- Skills and Abilities
Proven organisational and time management skills.
- Skills and Abilities
Ability to support others (pastoral skills) and to help others develop and progress.
- Behaviours and Values
Able to demonstrate NHSE WT&E’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.
- 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
Registered Medical or Dental Practitioner with a current licence to practise or hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (or equivalent) in Public Health (for roles in School of Public Health).
- Qualifications and Training
Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty or professional association relevant to the advertised role’s Specialty.
- Qualifications and Training
Applicants must be in current NHS clinical practice (or similar setting), or within 2 years of ceasing clinical practice, whilst in this post
- Qualifications and Training
Applicants, regardless of professional background, must have a track record of professionalism in line with the principles set out in Good Medical Practice and compatible with appointment in a senior clinical educator role.
- Qualifications and Training
Attendance at courses or evidence of learning activities aimed to support educational development
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience and Knowledge
Previous or current appointment in leadership role within postgraduate General Practice training (e.g. TPD, APD)
- Experience and Knowledge
Previous experience in the recruitment and selection of doctors / learners to educational programmes.
- Experience and Knowledge
An understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters.
- Qualifications and Training
Higher educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, diploma or Master’s in education.
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of the regional ‘Train the Trainer’ Faculty within the East Midlands and wider GP School team.
For approximately nine months of the year, the postholder will support the planning, delivery and evaluation of educator development activity, including Train the Trainer courses, refresher sessions and other faculty development programmes. This work is central to maintaining high-quality educational supervision and ensuring that GP trainers and supervisors are well prepared to support GP resident doctors in training.
For the remaining three months of the year, the postholder will provide Training Programme Director (TPD) support to local GP training programmes and/or contribute to ARCP panels. This may include supporting trainee progression, contributing to programme quality management, and working with local educators and programme teams to ensure a positive and consistent training experience.
The posts will be for two sessions (8 hours) a week but the ability to work flexibly (with notice) is essential in this role. The post is expected to commence as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
The role of the GP TPD is to work with and support the Primary Care Dean & Heads of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.
This role will include, amongst other responsibilities:
- Delivering educator training for approximately nine months of the year, including three five-day courses, a range of two-day courses, and one-day refresher sessions
- Contributing to the planning, facilitation and evaluation of educator development activity as part of the Train the Trainer Faculty
- Providing TPD support to local GP training programmes for approximately three months of the year
- Supporting ARCP panels as required
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the GP School to support high-quality education, educator development and trainee progression
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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This advert is for GP Training Programme Director with NHS England in Any NHSE Office in East Midlands Region, Flexible across East Midlands Region, LE3 8RA, West Yorkshire. It is listed as a Junior, General practitioner Dentist, Medical doctor General Practitioner role. The advertised salary is £117904.00 to £122819.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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