GP Training Programme Director (London – Hackney)
GP Programme Directors are responsible for providing education in a safe environment for doctors wanting to become GPs. This involves planning, facilitating, and evaluating the process of learning. The role includes support from other Programme Directors.
A full‑time opportunity for a GP Training Programme Director has become available for the Hackney Training Programme, with a start date as soon as possible and a contract lasting until 31st March 2027.
The fixed half‑day release for Hackney is Tuesday afternoon.
The posts will be for 3 sessions a week (12 hours per week).
Main duties of the job
The GP Training Programme Director works with and supports the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions aligned to the NHS England mandate.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the GP School programme management.
- Advising the Head of School on specialty‑specific matters and trainee/trainer concerns.
- Recruiting to training posts and programmes.
- Using educational resources to support learners within programmes to fulfil their full potential.
About us
The NHS England board has set out the top‑level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high‑quality services for all. The detailed design work will be informed by this purpose, which includes:
- 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.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in‑person.
Job responsibilities
Further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes, and benefits can be found in the attached Job Description and supporting documents.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only; agreement must be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
- A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate.
- Ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty.
- A commitment to personal development – self and others.
Experience and Knowledge
- 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.
- Awareness of the national context of GP Specialty Training, and the particular local context for this training scheme.
- Demonstrable track record of promotion of Equality and Diversity in health care settings.
Qualifications and Training
- Primary clinical healthcare qualification.
- Attendance at courses aimed at supporting educational development (e.g., educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary
£117,904 to £122,819 a year, pro rata at GP00 – GP01.
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