GP Training Programme Director

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the job in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Engaging People/Key Working relationships

Key Relationships (where relevant)

• Postgraduate Dean, Deputy Deans, Primary Care Dean, Dental Dean, Associate Deans, Heads of Schools and other Training Programme Directors.
• Directors of Medical Education, trainers, Educational Supervisors, Practice Managers, external administrators and other Local Education Provider-based colleagues.
• Trainees and Leadership Fellows.
• Staff at all levels across the geographical area covered by the NHSE office
• Other Training Programme Directors, including Defence Deanery leads where appropriate and Foundation Programme Directors.
• Academic Leads and National Institute of Health Research (NIHR).
• Primary Care School and Training Hubs.
• Royal Colleges and Faculties.
• Professional and regulatory bodies.
• Higher Education Institutions.
• Wider Stakeholder Network.
• Local Medical and Dental Schools.
• Providers and commissioners across the region

Delivering Results/Functional Responsibilities

To work closely with the Head of School and stakeholders to:

• Deliver specialty specific curriculum advice to trainees, trainers, Local Education Providers, etc.
• Support recruitment to training posts and programmes.
• Contribute to the organisation, development and evaluation of specialty training teaching such that learners within the programme are supported to fulfil their full potential.
• Support the use of clinical skills training and simulation (where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors.
• Actively engaging in processes pertinent to specialty training including: management of rotations, out of programme management, less than full-time training, inter-deanery and inter-programme transfer.
• Support, monitor and enable trainee progression through;

o the early identification of trainees requiring additional support and escalation as required and referral to appropriate services.

o engagement with assessment processes and delivery of ARCPs.

o assisting with trainee support and remediation.

• Contribute to meeting Code of Practice requirements, ensuring that rotational information is available to meet deadlines, and to support information sharing to track exceptions
• Facilitate career advice or be able to provide access to career management skills or provision.

Quality and Safety

• Emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners.
• Support the implementation and delivery of the NHSE Quality Framework across all placements

Professional Responsibilities

• To attend such meetings as advised, within NHSE Local Office / School structure.
• To undertake professional development identified for the role (mandatory training, attendance at required training days, on-line e-learning packages, etc.).
• To actively engage in appraisal pertinent to the role.
• To actively contribute to workstreams/programmes as may be required (and agreed) to assist national /local office/School delivery of strategy.
• To adapt to changes including undertaking other such duties as are required to meet the needs and requirements of NHSE.

Management and Leadership

To work with the School in:

• Providing effective local leadership, contributing to the strategic development of NHSE.
• Contributing to the vision of the local NHS and enhancement of patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training.
• Advocating and providing a positive role model on behalf of NHSE, by promoting leadership that inspires, motivates and empowers all staff, and demonstrating the values of the NHS.
• Working locally with key groups and stakeholders, to attend and host events across the region as required / agreed, to develop key liaisons and to ensure effective local engagement and responsiveness in line with the culture of NHSE.
• Identifying opportunities for different healthcare professions to work more effectively together through education and training.
• Working with providers and others to support and capture innovation locally and ensure national and local conversations develop best practice.

Setting Direction and Service Improvement

To advise and support the School in educational and workforce development elements, including:

Professional development of the educational faculty

• To support compliance with requirements for the supervision and support for trainees and learners.
• To identify learning needs and support provision of educational appraisal, educator development and resource for faculty, trainees and learners.
• To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional education.

Intelligence Support/Provision

• To ensure local intelligence processes inform quality management processes.
• To engage with information systems (trainee database, post establishments).

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

• To engage with commissioning processes, where required, to support achievement of curriculum competencies.
• To support the development of an integrated educational strategy
• To advise the School on commissioning and decommissioning placements / activities.

Finance

• To ensure compliance with procurement requirements.

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.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Proven organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to support others (pastoral skills) and to help others develop and progress
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to critically appraise and problem solve whilst maintaining objectivity.
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.

Desirable

• A strong sense of vision, leadership and ability to innovate.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Good working knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes.
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.
• 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.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Medical or Dental Practitioner with a current licence to practise or hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (or equivalent) in Public Health (for roles in School of Public Health).
• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty or professional association relevant to the advertised role's Specialty.
• 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
• Applicants, regardless of professional background, must have a track record of professionalism in line with the principles set out in Good Medical Practice and compatible with appointment in a senior clinical educator role.
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development.
• Active involvement in, and up to date with, NHS appraisal processes.
• Applicants who are GPs are normally required to be on the National Performer's List (unless they are solely undertaking an educational management role).

Desirable

• Higher educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, diploma or Master's in education.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).