About this role
Job summary
GP Training Programme Director - Dorset Parental Leave cover
Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2027The role of GP Training Programme Director is to work with the local GP educational network, Head of GP School and Primary Care Dean in leading and delivering the recruitment, training and assessment of GP Specialty Training. The role also supports the wider range of functions aligned to the NHS England (NHSE) mandate.
This is an Training Programme Director role for 1 session in the Wessex Deanery.
Main duties of the job
As part of a team Training Programme Directors will focus upon maintaining and improving standards of specialty training through enabling high quality learner supervision, and educational delivery, supporting learner progress, assessment and experience, improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.
To support the Primary Care Dean & Postgraduate Dean, 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 spectrum of professional and other backgrounds.
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.
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.
Secondments Applicants from within the NHS willbe offered on a secondment basis only, agreementshouldbeobtainedfromtheiremployerpriortosubmittingtheapplication.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
General practitioner with MRCGP Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.) Pro active approach and evidence of CPD within clinical role Applicants should either work in NHS clinical practice (or similar setting) or should have previously undertaken clinical practice within the last 2 years prior to the intended start date of the role
Desirable
Approved GP trainer or clinical supervisor Educational qualification e.g. Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, Certificate or diploma in medical education or management
Skills and abilities Essential
A strong sense of vision, leadership and ability to innovate. Strong Interpersonal communication, written and presentation skills Excellent leadership and organisational skills Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in medical education Ability to support others (pastoral skills) and to help others develop and progress.
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Good working knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes. Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce, the Gold Guide and educational theory 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. oPrevious 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.
Behaviours and Values Essential
Able to demonstrate NHSE'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.
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 Explorer House
Adanac Drive
Southampton
SO16 0AS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)