Job summary
The GP PCME is responsible for delivery of quality assured education at Programme and Postgraduate School of General Practice levels.
The education will be group based and will be mapped against the curriculum and the needs of the learners.
The postholder will work with the Training Programme Director and other lead educators across the Programme to ensure that each learning experience meets the NHSE standards for training.
The successful candidate will ensure that the organisation of the group learning will be flexible enough to meet the requirements of the learners in their different stages of development and settings.
The post holder is expected to be on the GMC GP Register with a minimum of one year's experience in general practice post-CCT.
Main duties of the job
To support the TPD and other PCMEs to plan and deliver a balanced programme with a range of learning opportunities for trainees to achieve the requirements of the RCGP GP Curriculum
To Develop and facilitate group learning opportunities to meet the needs of a balanced local programme, local Academy or the PGSGP
To deliver group learning opportunities to all programme learners at ST1, ST2 and ST3 levels
To provide teaching plans for the sessions to enable accurate mapping against the curriculum
To create opportunities for the learners to gather evidence of learning for their e-portfolio
To record assessments made
To collect evaluations of teaching sessions and share with the Programme Director and other PCMEs where appropriate and use to develop the programme
To identify any areas of concern regarding learners and to report to the Programme Director and to support the Programme Director in delivery of plans to address concerns.
To provide the Programme Director with accurate costings for the teaching programme
To maintain an attendance register and support the TPD in attendance management of trainees
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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.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification 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
Essential
- Primary medical degree
- On GMC GP Register with a minimum of one year's post-CCT experience in the specialty
- Current licence to practice and fully engaged in annual appraisal and revalidation
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)
- On the Medical Performers list and be actively engaged in GP clinical practice.
Skills
Essential
- A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
- Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical degree
- On GMC GP Register with a minimum of one year's post-CCT experience in the specialty
- Current licence to practice and fully engaged in annual appraisal and revalidation
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)
- On the Medical Performers list and be actively engaged in GP clinical practice.
Skills
Essential
- A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
- Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes
Additional information
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).
