Job summary

This Training Programme Director (TPD) role is responsible for leading and co-ordinating the training of GP specialty trainees across the Lancaster and South Cumbria training programme.

This will include managing the programme for the future and ensuring it can adapt to meet the future needs of the NHS. The post holder will work with the Head of School, local Associate Dean (GP) and other local educators to ensure each post within the programme meets the standards defined by the GMC, Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and HEE

Main duties of the job

The TPD will ensure each post enables trainees to access a comprehensive range of experiences which will enable them to meet the requirements of the curriculum during their participation in the programme.

The post holder must be on the GMC GP Register with a minimum of one year’s post-CCT experience in the specialty. They must also meet the GMC standards for educational supervisors, be engaged in active clinical practice and in the revalidation process.

About us

HEE provides leadership for the education and training system. It ensures that the shape and skills of the future health and public health workforce evolve to sustain high quality outcomes for patients in the face of demographic and technological change. HEE ensures that the workforce has the right skills, behaviours and training, and is available in the right numbers, to support the delivery of excellent healthcare and drive improvements through supporting healthcare providers and clinicians to take greater responsibility for planning and commissioning education and training.

Date posted

18 November 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor – other

Salary

£101,550 a year 1.5PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

984-N-NW-1-19311

Job locations

3 Piccadilly Place

Manchester

M1 3BN

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Essential

  • Primary medical degree
  • On GMC GP Register with a minimum of one year’s post-CCT experience in the specialty
  • Current licence to practice and fully engaged in annual appraisal and revalidation
  • Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
  • Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)
  • Desirable

  • On GP Performers list, be engaged in active clinical practice
  • On GMC register of approved GP trainers or clinical supervisors
  • Educational qualification e.g. Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, Masters in Medical Education or equivalent such as Fellow of the Academy of Medical Educators.
  • Skills

    Essential

  • A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
  • 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
  • Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
  • Desirable

  • ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
  • Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
  • Experience

    Essential

  • 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
  • Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
  • Equality and Diversity trained in the last 3 years
  • Active involvement in, and up to date with, NHS appraisal processes
  • Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters, the Gold Guide and educational theory
  • Desirable

  • Trained and experienced in recruitment and selection processes Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
  • Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education
  • Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
  • Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • Primary medical degree
  • On GMC GP Register with a minimum of one year’s post-CCT experience in the specialty
  • Current licence to practice and fully engaged in annual appraisal and revalidation
  • Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
  • Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)
  • Desirable

  • On GP Performers list, be engaged in active clinical practice
  • On GMC register of approved GP trainers or clinical supervisors
  • Educational qualification e.g. Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, Masters in Medical Education or equivalent such as Fellow of the Academy of Medical Educators.
  • Skills

    Essential

  • A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
  • 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
  • Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
  • Desirable

  • ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
  • Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
  • Experience

    Essential

  • 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
  • Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
  • Equality and Diversity trained in the last 3 years
  • Active involvement in, and up to date with, NHS appraisal processes
  • Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters, the Gold Guide and educational theory
  • Desirable

  • Trained and experienced in recruitment and selection processes Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
  • Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education
  • Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
  • Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).