Job summary
The GP Associate Director will assist and work with the Head of GP School and Primary Care Dean to ensure the delivery of high-quality GP specialty training and support the development of the Primary Care workforce in London.
A GP Associate Director at 3session per week post has become available in South London (GSTT + Kings) with a view to starting asap (negotiable). This position is available until 31/10/2026
If you have questions about the role, please contact Deputy Head of GP School: raj.nair3@nhs.net.
The planned interview date (subject o change) is 30th September.
The post will be for 3 sessions a week (12 hours per week).
Main duties of the job
The Associate Director will have local responsibility for the co-ordination, provision and management of postgraduate general practice activities across London as well as providing input into the development of the primary care workforce through promoting multi-professional education. Responsibilities will include, amongst others:
To support and work with the Head of School for GP Education with the preparation, implementation and management of postgraduate general practice foundation and specialty training schemes within their patch.
To develop links and liaise with the Royal College of General Practitioners and the General Medical Council on the approval of posts selected for general practice training.
To liaise with emerging training hubs in their patches.
To liaise with internal and external senior stakeholders over issues relating to specialty training for general practice.
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
02 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£127,369 a year To be paid at GP03 (standard AD rate)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
990-LON-15855-E
Job locations
Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
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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