GP Training Programme Director | NHS England

OverviewThe East of England Primary Care School (part of the Workforce, Training and Education Directorate of NHS England) are looking for enthusiastic and innovative educators to join the team as GP Training Programme Directors. This particular post is advertised to support the existing GP training programmes most impacted by recent and upcoming training placement expansion. The successful applicants will work together with the existing GP TPDs in their respective programmes, the Associate Dean and the wider Primary Care School Team. The office base will be in Cambridge; however, successful applicants will be expected to travel to the local trust aligned to the respective training programme.Posts availableBasildon x 1 sessionHarlow x 1 sessionIpswich x 1 sessionLuton x 1 sessionPeterborough x 1 sessionSouthend x 1 sessionHow to apply and travel expectationsApplicants are welcome to apply for more than one programme area providing they can commit to the travel required. Please indicate in your application your preferred programme/s to enable us to coordinate interviews. Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.Accountability and focusTPDs are professionally and managerially accountable to the Associate Deans and Head of School for General Practice and through the Deputy Dean to the Postgraduate Dean. Postholders will focus upon ensuring quality learning experiences for Resident Doctors in General Practice training with the region through the improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The post holder is a key member of the team working with Post Graduate Doctors in Training who are appointed to GP training programmes within the east of England. The postholder will be expected to develop and maintain positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders and may be expected to carry out other appropriate delegated duties as required.Context and NHS England valuesThe 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, 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.Further informationIf 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.OnboardingIf 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.Application materialsYou can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr