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Job summary

Main area
General Practice Education
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: GP Educator GP00-GP01
Contract
Fixed term: 8 months (Until 31 March 2027)
Hours
Part time - 2 sessions per week (8 hours Working Wednesdays)
Job ref
990-SW-EC3637-E
Employer
NHS England
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southwest House
Town
Taunton
Salary
£117,904 - £122,819 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/07/2026 23:59
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GP Training Programme Director - Somerset

NHS Medical & Dental: GP Educator GP00-GP01

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Job overview

GP Training Programme Director – Somerset
 2 sessions per week - working Wednesdays.
Fixed term contract until 31 March 2027
An opportunity has arisen for 1 x  2 session GP Training Programme Directors to support GP training in Somerset.
The role has a requirement to work Wednesdays as this is the scheduled day for our GP resident Drs half day release sessions.
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.
You will be based within the Somerset GP training programme and will involve working mainly at the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust education centres in Taunton or Yeovil, to deliver education to our GP trainees, there may also be some requirement to support other GP training programmes across the county and South West.
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 work with  GP educational supervisors and local Primary Care Networks to support GP training across the geographical footprint of the patch.

Main duties of the job

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, including managing available funds and resources. 
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 Somerset GP training programme as well as working with the GP educational supervisors and local Primary Care Networks to support GP training across the geographical footprint of the patch.
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. 

Working for our organisation

NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms — enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department. 

If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The School of Primary care is responsible for the delivery of general practice education, alongside training and development for the multi-professional primary care workforce.

Our passion is making Primary Care the best place to work in the NHS.

We encourage innovation, welcome discussion, and drive improvement; and are always looking for like-minded individuals to help us achieve this. We operate an open, inclusive environment and strive to ensure all voices are heard.

You can expect to be well supported to develop personally and professionally with NHSE, with annual objective setting and learning opportunities available throughout your career.

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. 

 

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

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

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • 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/Faculties, 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
Desirable criteria
  • 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

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • 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
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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr David Cripps and Hannah Jenkins
Job title
GP Associate Deans - Torbay
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

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