Job summary
The East of England Primary Care School (part of the Workforce, Training and Education Directorate of NHS England) are looking for enthusiastic and innovative educators to join the team as GP Training Programme Directors.
This particular post is advertised to support the implementation of blended learning and simulation, alongside other innovative training posts to support the expansion of placement capacity within the region. The successful applicants will work together, along with the associate Dean to achieve increased placement capacity.
The office base will be in Cambridge however, will consist of primarily working remotely, although it is important to note that travel across the region may be required.
This is a new, and exciting post that will require on the job development as we navigate the requirements of the upcoming workforce plan and the newly published 10 year plan.
Main duties of the job
TPDs are professionally and managerially accountable to the Associate Deans and Head of School for General Practice and through the Deputy Dean to the Postgraduate Dean.
Postholders will focus upon ensuring quality learning experiences for Resident Doctors in General Practice training with the region through the improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future.
The post holder is a key member of the team working with Post Graduate Doctors in Training who are appointed to GP training programmes within the east of England.
The postholder will be expected to develop and maintain positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders and may be expected to carry out other appropriate delegated duties as required.
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
28 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£113,917 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
15 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
990-EOE-15966-E
Job locations
Victoria House
CamLife
Fulbourn, Cambridge
CB21 5XB
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
Victoria House
CamLife
Fulbourn, Cambridge
CB21 5XB
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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