GP Training Programme Director - Cornwall

GP Training Programme Director 1 PA (4 hours) Cornwall

Applications are welcome from current TPDs who wish to take on an additional assignment (will need to be worked Wednesday)

We have been continually expanding our GP training programmes to meet population health needs and have received additional funding to support some additional sessions across the SW GP training programme geography.

The available sessions are to be worked mainly Wednesdays and are available to support work in the following locations:

Cornwall - 4 hours / 1 session

Main duties of the job

The role of Training Programme Director is focused on the improvement of learner supervision, assessment, educational experience and outcomes and patient safety for GP trainees. This role is continuously evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi‑professional links.

The successful applicant will work with other local TPDs and administrators to facilitate the provision of the half‑day release course for GPs in training.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead and be responsible for facilitating the provision of education for General Practice trainees in the specified GP training programme. This role will also include important work with our Educational and Clinical Supervisors to support and help them provide good quality supervision and education for trainees.

The role may involve delivery and oversight of projects and workstreams to support doctors in training and practice‑based educators, including induction, one‑to‑one support, small group work, developing educational resources, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion within our training programme and being an escalation point for both educators and DiTs.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• General practitioner with MRCGP
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (e.g., educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)
• On GP Performers list, be engaged in active clinical practice
• Approved GP trainer or clinical supervisor
• Educational qualification e.g. Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, Certificate or diploma in medical education or management

Skills and abilities

• Innovative and inclusive approach to delivering high quality education
• Understanding of current Primary Care issues
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills
• Knowledge of adult educational theory and practice

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculty, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
• Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi‑professional workforce matters, the Gold Guide and educational theory
• Proven experience of regularly working as a clinician in general practice, after completion of vocational training, with current full registration with the GMC
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to CPD as a clinician in their professional role
• Committed to engaging learners with high quality education and exploring opportunities for innovative delivery
• Evidence of understanding of issues surrounding General practice / Training
• Experience in providing support to Drs in training, and issues facing GP DiTs
• Understanding of Differential attainment and ED&I issues affecting DiTs / Primary Care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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