About this role
Job summary
GP Programme Directorsare responsible forproviding education in a safe environment for doctors wanting to become GPs. This involves planning,facilitatingand evaluating the process of learning. There will be support from the other Programme Directors.
1FTCopportunityforaGP Training Programme Director has become available at the Hackney Training Programme with a view to startingASAP , currently lasting until 31st March 2027.
The Fixed half day release for Hackney is Tuesday afternoon.
If you have questions about the role, please contact thefollowing:
CurrentAD [email protected]
The posts will be for 3 sessions a week (12 hours per week)
Main duties of the job
The role of GP Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to theNHSEngland mandate.
The role will include, amongst other responsibilities, overseeing the GP School programme management andadvisethe Head of School on the following matters:
Specialty-specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns.
Recruitment to training posts and programmes.
To use our educational resources to support learners within programmes to fulfil their full potential.
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities. Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential. Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
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.
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Secondments Applicants from within the NHS willbe offered on a secondment basis only, agreementshouldbeobtainedfromtheiremployerpriortosubmittingtheapplication.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities Essential
Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate Ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty A commitment to personal development - self and others
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 Awareness of the national context of GP Specialty Training, and the particular local context for this training scheme Demonstrable track record of promotion of Equality and Diversity in health care settings
Qualifications and Training Essential
Primary clinical healthcare qualification MRCGP (for doctors) Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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 10 South Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)