About this role
Job summary
The role of GP Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Heads of School and Primary Care Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the objectives of NHS England Workforce Training and Education (WT&E).
The GP Training Programme Director is professionally accountable to the Head of School and managerially accountable to the GP Patch Associate Dean. The GP Training Programme Director will focus on the improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.
To support the Primary Care Dean and Postgraduate Dean, GP Training Programme Directors will work across the spectrum of health and, where relevant, social care, within the context of a team, so that the provision of education reflects changing service models. This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a wide range of professional and other backgrounds.
Main duties of the job
You should be a self-motivated individual, able to respond quickly to changing priorities and workloads. Strong leadership skills are essential.
You should have good knowledge of the GP curriculum and associated mandatory requirements and be able to positively influence the expansion of GP specialty training. We expect applicants to have extensive knowledge of General Practice and be a current GP registered with the GMC.
Candidates should be experienced in healthcare education management - which may be achieved through a formal university course or equivalent experience.
You will be a representative of the Primary Care Department and will be expected to be a positive advocate for NHS England at all times. You will promote leadership that inspires, motivates, and empowers all staff, whilst demonstrating the values of the NHS.
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.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities Essential
Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders Excellent organisational and time management skills Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
Desirable
Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
Desirable
Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
Qualifications and Training Essential
Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc) Educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, or presently undertaking an approved and validated course to obtain at the earliest opportunity GP Medical practitioner registered with the GMC with a current license to practice
Desirable
Higher educational qualification such as a postgraduate diploma or Masters in Medical Education
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 York House
18-20 Massetts Road
Horley
RH6 7DE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)