# GP Training Programme Director > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS England. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/gp-training-programme-director/07b86701-b53f-4966-b8f8-ed31ad75ac04 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/gp-training-programme-director/07b86701-b53f-4966-b8f8-ed31ad75ac04.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS England - **Location:** Any NHSE Office in East Midlands Region, Flexible across East Midlands Region, LE3 8RA, West Yorkshire - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Dentist, Medical doctor - **Speciality:** General Practitioner - **Grade:** Junior, General practitioner - **Salary:** £117904.00 to £122819.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time, Job share, Flexible working, 2 sessions per week (5 posts at 2 sessions per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-28T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-14T13:45:12.225Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8358136 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8358136?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.england.nhs.uk/ ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - A strong sense of vision, leadership and ability to innovate. - Ability to critically appraise and problem solve whilst maintaining objectivity. - Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills. - Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders. - Proven organisational and time management skills. - Ability to support others (pastoral skills) and to help others develop and progress. ### Behaviours and Values **Essential** - Able to demonstrate NHSE WT&E’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. - 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 in leadership role within postgraduate General Practice training (e.g. TPD, APD) - Previous experience in the recruitment and selection of doctors / learners to educational programmes. - - An understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters. ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - 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). - Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty or professional association relevant to the advertised role’s Specialty. - Applicants must be in current NHS clinical practice (or similar setting), or within 2 years of ceasing clinical practice, whilst in this post - 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. - Attendance at courses or evidence of learning activities aimed to support educational development **Desirable** - Higher educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, diploma or Master’s in education. ## Documents - [guide to completing your application (docx, 42.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1939) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 240.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10684397) - [nhse - verification of id and rtw guide (pdf, 306.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=996) - [occupational functional requirements form (pdf, 69.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10692995) ## 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.