NHS England

Training Programme Director

The closing date is 27 October 2025

Job summary

Training Programme Directors have specific responsibilities as agreed in their job plans but retain corporate responsibility with the LTPD for the organisation and supervision of specialty training programmes for general practice within NHSE in line with the national curriculum.

This appointment is to the Postgraduate School of Primary Care. The post will be based at Durham & Tees Valley GP Training Programme in Stockton-on-Tees.

Main duties of the job

Training Programme Directors have specific responsibilities as agreed in their job plans but retain corporate responsibility with the LTPD for the organisation and supervision of specialty training programmes for general practice within NHS England in line with the national curriculum.

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.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£118,665 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

990-NEY-18148-E

Job locations

Stella House

Goldcrest Way

Newcastle

NE15 8NY


Job description

Job responsibilities

    • Organising and delivering the taught course to doctors in GP training
    • Advising and supporting hospital and GP trainers
    • Resourcing the assessment systems (ARCP)
    • Support to doctors in difficulty, including early warning, needs assessment and support to trainers of such doctors
    • Training the workforce (GP Educationalists, admin, GP and hospital trainers, educational and clinical supervisors)
    • Supporting the Lead Training Programme Director as required to fulfil the Schools agreed functions

    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

    • Organising and delivering the taught course to doctors in GP training
    • Advising and supporting hospital and GP trainers
    • Resourcing the assessment systems (ARCP)
    • Support to doctors in difficulty, including early warning, needs assessment and support to trainers of such doctors
    • Training the workforce (GP Educationalists, admin, GP and hospital trainers, educational and clinical supervisors)
    • Supporting the Lead Training Programme Director as required to fulfil the Schools agreed functions

    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

Behaviours and Values

Essential

  • Commitment to own personal development
  • Commitment and enthusiasm for education and training
  • Adaptable in approach including the flexibility to work in changing environments

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 clinical and educational leadership including across multi-professional teams

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)
  • 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

Desirable

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

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
  • Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
  • Proven organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to support others (inc pastoral skills) and to help others develop and progress
Person Specification

Behaviours and Values

Essential

  • Commitment to own personal development
  • Commitment and enthusiasm for education and training
  • Adaptable in approach including the flexibility to work in changing environments

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 clinical and educational leadership including across multi-professional teams

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)
  • 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

Desirable

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

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
  • Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
  • Proven organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to support others (inc pastoral skills) and to help others develop and progress

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Stella House

Goldcrest Way

Newcastle

NE15 8NY


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Stella House

Goldcrest Way

Newcastle

NE15 8NY


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Training Programme Director

Dr Rubi Vijayakumar

rubi.vijayakumar@nhs.net

01912754743

Details

Date posted

13 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£118,665 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

990-NEY-18148-E

Job locations

Stella House

Goldcrest Way

Newcastle

NE15 8NY


Supporting documents

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