# 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/113c478f-fbd8-4ede-8ded-49dc54cdc54c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/gp-training-programme-director/113c478f-fbd8-4ede-8ded-49dc54cdc54c.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:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** General Practitioner - **Grade:** General practitioner - **Salary:** £117904.00 to £122819.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time, Job share, Flexible working, 2 sessions per week (8 hours per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-21T22:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-06T15:08:18.409Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8335702 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8335702?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.england.nhs.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job overview This TPD role is to support ST1/ST2, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland on a Thursday. The TPD role involves working with trainees and local educators to achieve the best outcomes for their trainees. It does involve some teaching and pastoral work, but is largely about managing education, including recruitment, rotations and assessment, working with other educators and staff in the GP School team. We are looking to recruit one TPD on 2 sessions. Please note although based in the local programme there will be regular travel around the East Midlands. The guidance regarding starting pay scales for GP Educators has recently changed. To be appointed at GP01: - The applicant must be able to demonstrate a full 12 months of experience at GP00. - This evidence must clearly show relevant previous educational experience that meets the requirements of the GP00 year. If the applicant cannot provide sufficient evidence: - They will need to be appointed at GP00 for 12 months before progressing to GP01. ### Main duties of the job - Working with teams to facilitate recruitment and induction of trainees - Working with GP practices and other education providers to ensure that balanced and quality rotations are available to trainees - Responsibility for organising the educational programme for trainees, including some face to face and virtual education delivery. - Support for both trainees and local educators to ensure any developments are well-communicated and issues addressed. - Ensuring that all trainees are assessed appropriately and that the ARCP processes are implemented - Work with the senior educators and staff of the GP School to continue to be innovative and to develop the provision of education, both for GP trainees, and also other learners working in primary care settings, including collaboration with the local Training Hub, Trusts and other education providers. ### 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 any 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. - Proven negotiation skills. - Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty. - 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 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** - 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 aimed to support educational development. - Active involvement in, and up to date with, NHS appraisal processes. - Applicants who are GPs are normally required to be on the National Performer’s List (unless they are solely undertaking an educational management role). **Desirable** - Higher educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, diploma or Master’s in education. ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 248.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10659256) - [guide to completing your application (docx, 42.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1939) - 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