GP Training Programme Director - SLP/HEFT
NHS England
Birmingham, B2 4HQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£122,819
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
28 September 2026
14 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the West Midlands GP School for established Training Programme Directors (TPDs) to contribute to a total of ...
Supporting educational development across the GP School, particularly through the Structured Learning Programme, and where appropriate, health inequalities training, neurodiversity initiatives, iTAP, and Trainers' CoursesFacilitating induction for GP Registrars, including enhanced support for international medical graduates and those new to the NHSWorking closely with GP practices and education providers to ensure high-quality, balanced training placementsOrganising and delivering face-to-face and virtual educational programmesProviding timely educational and pastoral support to learners and educatorsEnsuring appropriate assessment processes are in place, including effective ARCP deliveryCollaborating with senior educators, Training Hubs, Trusts, and partner organisations across the region
- Facilitate induction for GP Registrars and provide enhanced support for international doctors and those new to the NHS.
- Work with GP practices and education providers to ensure balanced, supportive, high-quality rotations.
- Organise and deliver the educational programme (virtual and face-to-face).
- Support learners and educators by ensuring good communication and resolving issues promptly.
Ensure appropriate assessment processes including ARCP.
Alongside core TPD duties, these roles will support key regional development priorities, including:
- Structured Learning Programme (SLP) facilitation
The majority of sessions (at least 20) will support SLP delivery, typically on Fridays (morning, afternoon, or full day).
Remuneration will be for one session per week across the full year, inclusive of leave.
There will be a greater requirement for sessions during the first semester (August December), although salary will be evenly distributed across the year.
Applications will also be considered if an applicant has the flexibility to offer 2 sessions of SLP facilitation per week. Currently these would both have to be on a FridaHealth Inequalities and Health Equity Focussed Training
Six roles are reserved for developing and delivering training focused on health inequalities.
These posts will be remunerated at 0.25 WTE (one session per month; 12 sessions per year), or at one session per week when combined with SLP delivery.
Given fluctuating demands, successful applicants will also be expected, where possible, to contribute to wider GP School and GP Academy of Learning initiatives, including:
- Early consultation support iTAP for new starters (typically Tuesday Thursday)
- Supporting doctors with neurodiversity, promoting inclusive and adaptive learning environments
- Contributing to Trainers Courses and broader GP educator development
Although postholders may be linked to a specific local programme, the role requires a flexible and responsive approach to working patterns and travel across the West Midlands. Flexibility throughout the year is essential due to variable workload demands.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and forward thinking GP education team within the West Midlands GP School. Successful applicants will play a key role in strengthening the GP Educational Academy, working closely with the Primary Care Dean and Head of School.
Your contribution will directly enhance learner experience, improve the quality of GP training, and ultimately support safer, more effective patient care across the West Midlands.
If you are interested in applying, we encourage early applications.
For further information, please contact: Dr David Palmer david.palmer30@nhs.net
NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.
Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.
In March 2025,the Government announcedthat NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.
If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.
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) in Public Health (for roles in School of Public Health).
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty or professional association relevant to the advertised role's Specialty
- Applicants must be in current NHS clinical practice (or similar setting), or within 2 years of ceasing clinical practice, whilst in this post
- 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.
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development.
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, NHS appraisal processes.
- Applicants who are GPs are normally required to be on the National Performer's List (unless they are solely undertaking an educational management role).
Desirable: - Higher educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, diploma or Master's in education.
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 working with learners and doctors in training in an educational context.
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership including across multi-professional teams
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, National Institute for Health Research and academic training, NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
Desirable
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- Previous experience in the recruitment and selection of doctors / learners to educational programmes.
- Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
- Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
- An understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- A strong sense of vision, leadership and ability to innovate
- Proven negotiation skills
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Ability to critically appraise and problem solve whilst maintaining objectivity
- 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 (pastoral skills) and to help others develop and progress
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate NHSE WT&E's values and commitment to the values described in the NHS Constitution
- Commitment to own personal development.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Commitment and enthusiasm for education and training
- Adaptable in approach including the flexibility to work in changing environments
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