Job vacancy: Associate Postgraduate Dean (APD) Primary Care, NHS England, Leicester

Job summary

Main area: GP Educator
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: GP Educator GP03
Contract: Fixed term: 13 months (until 31st March 2027)
Hours: Part time - 2 sessions per week (8 hours per week)
Job ref: 990-MID-19523-E

Employer: NHS England
Employer type: NHS
Site: County Hall
Town: Leicester
Salary: £127,369 pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 07/01/2026 23:59
Interview date: 04/02/2026

Associate Postgraduate Dean (APD) Primary Care

NHS Medical & Dental: GP Educator GP03

Our Organisation

The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive – and we all have our part to play.

As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.

As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. 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. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer which means that every colleague working for our organisation and third-party contractors will earn a real Living Wage. We are one of over 15,000 organisations, who voluntarily chose to pay the real Living Wage.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and any other supporting documents. 

This role is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team supporting the Primary Care Dean and GP Heads of School in improving learner experience and safety, and ultimately the patient experience in the Midlands.

Person specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

Ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel and prioritise tasks accordingly.
Ability to critically appraise and problem solve whilst maintaining objectivity
Track record of influencing and motivating others
Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
Strong leadership skills and able to ‘sell’ the vision
Excellent organisational and time management skills

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

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
Applicants should either work in NHS clinical practice (or similar setting) or should have previously undertaken clinical practice within the last 2 years prior to the intended start date of the role
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

Desirable criteria

Higher educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, diploma or Master’s in education.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria

Clear understanding and evidence of involvement in delivery and management of healthcare education and training.
Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
Knowledge of contemporary information management systems and technology as a tool in education and training
Understanding of the roles and contributors to the multi-professional health care workforce
Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years.
Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
Active involvement in, and up to date with, NHS appraisal processes

Behaviours and Values

Essential criteria

Able to demonstrate NHSE’s values and commitment to the values described in the NHS Constitution
Collaborative leadership style.
Commitment and enthusiasm for education and training.
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Adaptable in approach including the flexibility to work in changing environments
Commitment to own personal development
Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, resident doctors and staff.

Our commitments to you

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered. We’re passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow and excel, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that. We welcome your talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro-divergent.

We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. Whilst we appreciate that you may have had support with your application (e.g., using AI technology or guidance from a trusted individual), it’s important that the information contained within your application reflects your own knowledge, skill, and experience and we trust that you apply on that basis.

If applying for this role on a secondment basis, please make sure you have obtained prior agreement from your current line manager to apply for this position.

Please note that we currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.

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