Job Description

The 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 respectice programmes, the Assocaite 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 will be offered as follows:

• Basildon x 1 session
• Harlow x 1 session
• Ipswich x 1 session
• Luton x 1 session
• Peterborough x 1 session
• Southend x 1 session

Applicants 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.
Main duties of the job
TPDs 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.
About us
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 visithttps://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.
Details
Date posted
01 December 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
113,917 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
15 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
990-EOE-18830-E
Job locations
Victoria House
Fulbourn
CB21 5XB
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached and other supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached and other supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification
• Evidence of commitment to Continuous Professional Development
• Holds or is working towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education
• Holds a License to practice and is within 2 years of working clinically

Desirable

• Demonstrable Leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity and innovate
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrates clinical and educational leadership skills

Desirable

• Has strategic planning skills
• Has expertise in change management

Experience and Knowledge
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 multiprofessional team
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
• Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
• Understanding of current health, social care and education policy

Desirable

• Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
• Expertise in the support of doctors in difficulty

Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Aware of the impact of own behaviour on others
• Driven by the needs of patients and service users
• Challenges bias, prejudice and intolerance if appropriate or brings it to the attention of a manager

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification
• Evidence of commitment to Continuous Professional Development
• Holds or is working towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education
• Holds a License to practice and is within 2 years of working clinically

Desirable

• Demonstrable Leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity and innovate
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrates clinical and educational leadership skills

Desirable

• Has strategic planning skills
• Has expertise in change management

Experience and Knowledge
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 multiprofessional team
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
• Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
• Understanding of current health, social care and education policy

Desirable

• Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
• Expertise in the support of doctors in difficulty

Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Aware of the impact of own behaviour on others
• Driven by the needs of patients and service users
• Challenges bias, prejudice and intolerance if appropriate or brings it to the attention of a manager

Skills Required