Job summary
- Main area
- General Practice
- Grade
- GP Educator GP04
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (until 31st March 2027. Secondment only for current NHS employees)
- Hours
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 990-MID-EC4655-E
- Employer
- NHS England
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- 23 Stephenson Street
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £135,917 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
GP Associate Dean - Educational Development and Leadership
GP Educator GP04
Our Organisation
We share the core values set out in the NHS Constitution, which all colleagues are expected to demonstrate.
We support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you and your colleagues. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement, whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern.
Job overview
The West Midlands GP School is pleased to invite applications for an Associate Dean (GP04) role leading on Educational Development and Leadership as part of an Academy of Learning in the West Midlands. This will be for 2 sessions at GP04 level. This opportunity would be suitable for any established and experienced TPD or AD who has demonstrated a commitment to GP Education and Leadership.
The applicant would need to demonstrate good leadership skills and a commitment to educational development, primarily but not exclusively structured learning. They would help the GP School continue to develop support for doctors as learners and educators regarding early interventions, taking advantage of any neurodiversity, additional exam support, health equity focussed training and other innovations in GP education and training.
They would work alongside the other Associate Deans and Area Directors to upskill the Educational Workforce.
The role involves working strategically with the wider GP School and local programme education teams to support Doctors in GP Training to reach their full potential, progress successfully to MRCGP, and develop as adaptable GPs equipped for the future NHS.
Main duties of the job
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
Working for our organisation
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 visit https://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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Core responsibilities include enhancing the training experience for Doctors in GP Training through:
- Supporting and managing the TPD workforce supporting SLP within the GP Academy
- Educational facilitation and curriculum support when needed
- Providing appropriate support to enable the SLP selection and facilitation
- Help co-ordinate appropriate research and development of innovations for training GPs
- Support and guidance for GP registrars when necessary
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate diploma or Masters in Medical Education
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
Leadership and Relevant Experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
- Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- David Palmer
- Job title
- Heads of School
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
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