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NHS England’s purpose is to create the conditions for an ambitious and high quality NHS. We empower our people and partners to solve problems, provide outstanding care for every patient and improve the nation's health.
Our 7 regional teams work directly with systems and NHS providers across the country. Each region acts as the interface between national strategy and local delivery, overseeing performance, supporting improvement and enabling transformation at scale.
GP Training Programme Director
Accepting applications until: 05-Oct-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 05-Oct-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- 23 Stephenson Street
- Town
- Birmingham
- Postcode
- B2 4HQ
- Major / Minor Region
- West Yorkshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
Salary
- Salary
- £122,819 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS Medical & Dental: GP Educator GP01)
Specialty
- Main area
- GP Educator
Our Organisation
We share the core values set out in the NHS Constitution, which all colleagues are expected to demonstrate.
We support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you and your colleagues. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement, whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern.
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.
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- 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.
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
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Higher educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, diploma or Master’s in education.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr David Palmer
- Job title
- GP Head of School
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
If the role interests you, please apply as soon as possible
Additional information from Dr David Palmer ([email protected]) or the relevant Area Director
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