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Essential
25 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and Abilities
A strong sense of vision, leadership and ability to innovate
- Skills and Abilities
Proven negotiation skills
- Skills and Abilities
Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- 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 aimed to support educational development.
- Qualifications and Training
Active involvement in, and up to date with, NHS appraisal processes.
- Qualifications and Training
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
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience and Knowledge
Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- Experience and Knowledge
Previous experience in the recruitment and selection of doctors / learners to educational programmes.
- Experience and Knowledge
Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
- Experience and Knowledge
Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
- 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
We are looking to recruit the following TPD on 2 sessions for the following areas:
TPD Staffordshire / Shropshire
The TPD role involves working with the local education team supporting GP Registrars to perform and achieve their potential during GP Training hopefully graduating with MRCGP.
The role involves preparation, facilitation and delivery of teaching sessions as well as pastoral support for a small group and individuals within the GP Training Programme. There is an expectation to work within the local programme team, help support trainers and be involved in the assessment process.
Main duties of the job
- Responsibility for organising and participating in the educational programme for GP Registrars, including some face to face and virtual education delivery.
- Support for both GP Registrars and local educators to ensure any developments are well-communicated and issues addressed.
- Ensuring that all GP Registrars are assessed appropriately and that the ARCP processes are implemented
- Payment is for 2 sessions per week, but it is important to have a flexible attitude to work as there can be a variable workload
- When commitments allow, support the GP School and local teams with other initiatives and educational strategies such as exam support teams, support for neurodiversity, iTAP consultation days, trainers’ workshops and regional training days.
- When necessary, provide pastoral support for doctors in training who are facing challenges in training or their personal life. Support the AD with any visits to practices when necessary.
- Support the Area Teams and GP School with any appropriate educational innovations. Liaise and work with Foundation Schools, Training Hubs, local Trusts and Medical Schools as necessary.
- Liaise with the Primary Care School Programmes/Assessments/Support Teams as well as the PMDE Professional Support and Wellbeing Service and the Lead Employer regarding doctors in training.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Remuneration will for 2 sessions at GP01 point of national GP educator pay scale.
1 session is usually ascribed to the educational day release which is currently held on Thursday and as Programme Director, you would be expected to be available to participate, unless of leave. The second session is more flexible but there will be some requirement to be available for the second session on a Thursday some weeks.
Please note although based in the local programme there will be regular travel around the the West Midlands to attend training days.
- Working with teams to facilitate induction of GP Registrars, undertake 1:1 conversations with new starters, providing additional support for international doctors or those new to the NHS.
- Working with GP practices and other education providers to ensure that balanced and quality rotations are available to GP Registrars
This role is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team supporting the Primary Care Dean and GP Head of School in improving learner experience and safety, and ultimately the patient experience in the West Midlands.
In order to start at GP01 pay grade the applicant will need:
- Confirm they have 12 months or more experience at the lower GP00 grade.
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.
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 Birmingham, United Kingdom. It is listed as a General practitioner Medical doctor General Practitioner role. The advertised salary is £122,819 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Oct 2026.
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