Job summary
Academic GP Programme Directors are responsible for providing education in a safe environment for doctors wanting to become GPs. This involves planning, facilitating and evaluating the process of learning. There will be support from the other Programme Directors.
This involves planning, recruitment, facilitating and evaluating the process of learning for these trainee groups across London.
This role will involve the strategic design and long-term development of the academic GP programme, with the support of the Primary Care Dean.
An Academic GP Programme Director2 session per week post has become available in London with a view to starting from 1st July 2025 (negotiable). We are currently only able to appoint to post up until 31/10/2026,
If you have questions about the role, please contact the Deputy Primary Care Dean : russell.hearn1@nhs.net
The post will be for 2 sessions a week (8 hours per week).
Main duties of the job
The Academic GP Training Programme Director will work with and support the Primary Care Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHSE mandate and ensure the delivery of high-quality Academic GP specialty training and support the development of the Primary Care workforce in London.
The role will include, amongst other responsibilities, overseeing the GP School programme management and advise the 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.
Please see JD for further information on duties of the role.
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.
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.
Details
Date posted
12 May 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£109,061 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
990-LON-14223-E
Job locations
10 South Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
10 South Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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