Job Description

The TPD role involves working with trainees and local educators to achieve the best outcomes for their trainees. It does involve some teaching and pastoral work, but islargely about managing education, including recruitment, rotations and assessment, working with other educators and staff in the GP School team.
We are looking to recruit two TPDs each on 2 sessions until 31 October 2026. One TPD will cover the Sherwood Forest GP training programme and the other the Kettering GP training programme.
Please note although based in the local programme there will be regular travel around the East Midlands. Remuneration will be at GP00-GP01 point of national GP educator pay scale.
Main duties of the job

• Working with teams to facilitate recruitment and induction of trainees
• Working with GP practices and other education providers to ensure that balanced and quality rotations are available to trainees
• Responsibility for organising the educational programme for trainees, including some face to face and virtual education delivery.
• Support for both trainees and local educators to ensure any developments are well-communicated and issues addressed.
• Ensuring that all trainees are assessed appropriately and that the ARCP processes are implemented
• Work with the senior educators and staff of the GP School to continue to be innovative and to develop the provision of education, both for GP trainees, and also other learners working in primary care settings, including collaboration with the local Training Hub, Trusts and other education providers.

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
20 October 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
118,665 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
11 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
990-MID-18360-E
Job locations
Any East Midlands Regions
County Hall / Westbridge Place
Leicester
LE3 8RA
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 East Midlands.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached and any other supporting documents. Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application. Job description
Job responsibilities
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 East Midlands.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached and any other supporting documents. Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• 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 relevant to the advertised role's Specialty
• Applicants must be in current NHS clinical practice (or similar setting), or within 2 years of ceasing clinical practice, whilst in this post
• 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.
• Applicants who are GPs are normally required to be on the National Performer's List (unless they are solely undertaking an educational management role).

Desirable

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

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• Good working knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes.
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
• Experience of working with learners and doctors in training in an educational context.
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership including across multi-professional teams
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, National Institute for Health Research and academic training, NHS organisations and regulatory bodies

Desirable

• Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
• Previous experience in the recruitment and selection of doctors / learners to educational programmes.
• Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
• Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
• An understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• A strong sense of vision, leadership and ability to innovate
• Proven negotiation skills
• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
• Ability to critically appraise and problem solve whilst maintaining objectivity
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
• Proven organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to support others (pastoral skills) and to help others develop and progress

Behaviours and Values
Essential

• Able to demonstrate NHSE WT&E's values and commitment to the values described in the NHS Constitution
• Commitment to own personal development.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment and enthusiasm for education and training
• Adaptable in approach including the flexibility to work in changing environments

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• 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 relevant to the advertised role's Specialty
• Applicants must be in current NHS clinical practice (or similar setting), or within 2 years of ceasing clinical practice, whilst in this post
• 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.
• Applicants who are GPs are normally required to be on the National Performer's List (unless they are solely undertaking an educational management role).

Desirable

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

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• Good working knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes.
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
• Experience of working with learners and doctors in training in an educational context.
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership including across multi-professional teams
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, National Institute for Health Research and academic training, NHS organisations and regulatory bodies

Desirable

• Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
• Previous experience in the recruitment and selection of doctors / learners to educational programmes.
• Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
• Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
• An understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• A strong sense of vision, leadership and ability to innovate
• Proven negotiation skills
• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
• Ability to critically appraise and problem solve whilst maintaining objectivity
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
• Proven organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to support others (pastoral skills) and to help others develop and progress

Behaviours and Values
Essential

• Able to demonstrate NHSE WT&E's values and commitment to the values described in the NHS Constitution
• Commitment to own personal development.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment and enthusiasm for education and training
• Adaptable in approach including the flexibility to work in changing environments

Skills Required