GP Associate Dean - Educational Development and Leadership
NHS England
Birmingham, B2 4BHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£135,917
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
24 September 2026
14 days leftJob description
The West Midlands GP School is pleased to invite applications for an Associate Dean (GP04) role leading on Educational Development and Leadership as p...
As part of the GP School Leadership Team, they should also support other regional and GP developmental priorities and activities, including:
o Involvement in the Assessment Process
o Involvement in other duties of the GP Executive Team including investigations, appeals, conferences and development/training days
o Supporting the other members of the GP Executive Team
The role requires a flexible and responsive approach to working patterns and travel across the West Midlands. Flexibility approach is encouraged.
- Strategic Leadership on educational development across the GP School, particularly through the Structured Learning Programme, and where appropriate, supporting health inequalities training, neurodiversity initiatives, iTAP, and Trainers' Courses
- Facilitating awareness and induction for TPDs and Doctors in GP Training, regarding the benefits of SLP and other innovations
- Working closely with Primary Care School, GP School, Training Hubs, practices and other education providers to ensure high-quality, balanced training placements
- Organising and delivering face-to-face and virtual educational programmes as necessary for TPDs, Trainers and GP registrars
- Providing timely educational and pastoral support to learners and educators
- Ensuring appropriate assessment processes are in place, including effective ARCP processes for SLP
- Collaborating with senior educators, Training Hubs, Trusts, and partner organisations across the region
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.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development at appropriate level in the Trainer, etc.)
- ADs require GMC license to practice AND must be in current clinical practice, or within 2 years of ceasing clinical practice
Desirable: - Educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate diploma or Masters in Medical Education
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- 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
Desirable: - Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Leadership and Relevant Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
- 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
Desirable: - Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education; - Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
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First seen
10 September 2026
Last checked
10 September 2026
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