Job summary
- Main area
- GP Training
- Grade
- GP Educator - GP01
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 082-MD005-0126
- Employer
- Health Education and Improvement Wales
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Neville Hall Postgraduation Centre
- Town
- Abergavenny
- Salary
- £118,152 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/02/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 05/03/2026
Employer heading
GP Programme Director - Gwent and South Powys Scheme
GP Educator - GP01
We are committed to promoting inclusion at HEIW and we welcome applications from everybody recognising the value that diversity brings to our workforce. To work in the UK, candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (ROI) nationals require sponsorship via a Skilled Worker Visa, unless they have permission to work via another route. Please note that HEIW does not currently hold a licence to appoint skilled workers from overseas by sponsoring them to work in the UK. If successful, candidates from outside of the UK or ROI would be responsible for obtaining their own sponsorship or visa to enable them to work for HEIW - Work in the UK.
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Job overview
GP Programme Director - Gwent and South Powys Scheme. The role of GP Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Deputy Director of GP Education in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions relating to GP Training in Wales.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The GP Training Programme Director is professionally accountable to the Deputy Director of GP Education. The Training Programme Director is responsible for managing the local GP Training Scheme. Responsibilities include ensuring training posts provide a balanced and educationally robust experience; organisation and delivery of regular focussed educational sessions for GP trainees and GP Trainers; providing pastoral and other support to GP trainees; and to attend departmental meetings, working with colleagues to ensure a common approach.
Working for our organisation
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is the strategic workforce body for NHS Wales with statutory functions that include education and training, workforce planning, workforce development and transformation, leadership and succession planning, and careers. Our purpose is to develop a workforce that delivers excellent care to patients/service users and excellent population health. We are a Special Health Authority working closely with our partners; Social Care Wales, education providers, professional and regulatory bodies and Welsh Government.
HEIW’s is committed to developing an internal culture of choice. Our Values reflect our thoughts, feelings and beliefs in how we will, and will not, behave and treat others:
- Respect for All in every contact we have with others,
- Ideas that Improve: Harnessing creativity and continuously innovating, evaluating and improving,
- Together as a Team: Working with colleagues across NHS Wales and with partner organisations.
HEIW received the HPMA Award for Employee Engagement in 2019.
What you can expect:
- a corporate induction and 90 day Welcome itinerary,
- compassionate leadership,
- a meaningful values based performance appraisal process,
- the opportunity to impact upon health and social care services and the lives and wellbeing of the people of Wales.
Many of our colleagues and stakeholders have commented on the buzz and atmosphere we create by working together as “One HEIW Team”. Do you want to join that team?
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or knowledge
Essential criteria
- Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) or higher degree of equivalent status*
- Inclusion on the Medical Performers List (please refer to the Job description)
- Full GMC Registration.
- Knowledge of NHS systems and structures
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of educational theory and practice.
- Research record.
- GP Trainer.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven organisational skills and evidence of effective workload management.
- Experience of programme planning and management of educational programmes in primary care.
- Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care.
Desirable criteria
- Sufficient experience working in primary health care.
Other
Essential criteria
- Willingness and motivation to attend GP training related meetings and other activities elsewhere in Wales and the UK. Ability to travel
- Agreement from GP Partners or GP employer to undertake the Programme Director role.
Values
Essential criteria
- Commitment to GP Training
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Evidence of good working relationships with professional colleagues.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Good IT skills.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Sarah Neville
- Job title
- Associate Dean
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03300585005
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