About this role
Job summary
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
About us
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.
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Job description Job 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.
Person Specification
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.
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. oAn understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name NHS England
Address Any NHSE Office in East Midlands Region
Flexible across East Midlands Region
LE3 8RA
United Kingdom
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