Job summary
GP Programme Director - Dyffryn Clwyd Scheme
The role of GP Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Deputy Director of GP Education in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions relating to GP Training in Wales.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The GP Training Programme Director is professionally accountable to the Deputy Director of GP Education. The Training Programme Director is responsible for managing the local GP Training Scheme. Responsibilities include ensuring training posts provide a balanced and educationally robust experience; organisation and delivery of regular focussed educational sessions for GP trainees and GP Trainers; providing pastoral and other support to GP trainees; and to attend departmental meetings, working with colleagues to ensure a common approach.
About us
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is the strategic workforce body for NHS Wales with statutory functions that include education and training, workforce planning, workforce development and transformation, leadership and succession planning, and careers. Our purpose is to develop a workforce that delivers excellent care to patients/service users and excellent population health. We are a Special Health Authority working closely with our partners; Social Care Wales, education providers, professional and regulatory bodies and Welsh Government.
HEIW's is committed to developing an internal culture of choice. Our Values reflect our thoughts, feelings and beliefs in how we will, and will not, behave and treat others:
- Respect for All in every contact we have with others,
- Ideas that Improve: Harnessing creativity and continuously innovating, evaluating and improving,
- Together as a Team: Working with colleagues across NHS Wales and with partner organisations.
HEIW received the HPMA Award for Employee Engagement in 2019.
What you can expect:
- a corporate induction and 90 day Welcome itinerary,
- compassionate leadership,
- a meaningful values based performance appraisal process,
- the opportunity to impact upon health and social care services and the lives and wellbeing of the people of Wales.
Many of our colleagues and stakeholders have commented on the buzz and atmosphere we create by working together as "One HEIW Team". Do you want to join that team?
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or knowledge
Essential
- Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) or higher degree of equivalent status*
- Inclusion on the Medical Performers List (please refer to the Job description)
- Full GMC Registration.
- Knowledge of NHS systems and structures
Desirable
- Knowledge of educational theory and practice.
- Research record.
- GP Trainer.
Experience
Essential
- Proven organisational skills and evidence of effective workload management.
- Experience of programme planning and management of educational programmes in primary care.
- Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care.
Desirable
- Minimum of three years' experience working in primary health care.
Values
Essential
- Commitment to GP Training
Other
Essential
- Willingness and motivation to attend GP training related meetings and other activities elsewhere in Wales and the UK. Ability to travel
- Agreement from GP Partners or GP employer to undertake the Programme Director role.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of good working relationships with professional colleagues.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Good IT skills.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or knowledge
Essential
- Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) or higher degree of equivalent status*
- Inclusion on the Medical Performers List (please refer to the Job description)
- Full GMC Registration.
- Knowledge of NHS systems and structures
Desirable
- Knowledge of educational theory and practice.
- Research record.
- GP Trainer.
Experience
Essential
- Proven organisational skills and evidence of effective workload management.
- Experience of programme planning and management of educational programmes in primary care.
- Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care.
Desirable
- Minimum of three years' experience working in primary health care.
Values
Essential
- Commitment to GP Training
Other
Essential
- Willingness and motivation to attend GP training related meetings and other activities elsewhere in Wales and the UK. Ability to travel
- Agreement from GP Partners or GP employer to undertake the Programme Director role.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of good working relationships with professional colleagues.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Good IT skills.
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
