GP Training Programme Director - ARCP

Job summary

GP Training Programme Director - ARCP (Mat leave cover) The role of GP Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Heads of School & of Primary Care Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate.

As part of the TPD role candidates will need to continue to be active on the performers list and an active clinician. The Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School.

The Training Programme Director will focus upon 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.

Main duties of the job 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. This specific role is a deanery led role, 1 session of which is chairing of ARCP panels and supporting TPDs and trainees with panel issues, delivering training to local patches as well as trainers.

The other session involves overseeing our trainer's convenor groups currently in order to ensure we support our trainers in delivery of education and supervision. You need to be able to work independently and work innovatively to support our faculty.

Attention to detail as an ARCP chair is important whilst a more strategic outlook with good communications is also key for the second part of the role.

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. We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Job description

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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 will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

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. 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. 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.