Job Description

Key elements of this are:

• Supporting the Lead Training Programme Director as required to fulfil the GP School's agreed functions, including contributing to the annual report, QIP and SAR.
• Ensure a strong partnership with fellow STPD to allow a succinct approach to Regional Teaching. Working collaboratively towards the common goal of recruiting, training, nurturing and retaining sufficient good doctors for a career in primary care, both locally and nationally.
• Oversee development and management of TPD's within the Trainee Directorate.
• Training Programme Support (TPS) - Lead link TPD for trainees, offering help and support as and when required, including panel outcome meetings, review meetings and remote monitoring via the ePortfolio.
• To lead on the development and implementation of SMART educational plans.
• Attend ARCP Panels as a TPD representative when requested or to delegate appropriately.
• Ensure designated TPDs deliver additional teaching support
• Participate in the annual quality meetings, team meetings and TPS meetings when requested and stand in for LTPD when required at meetings/events, such as STC.

Main duties of the job
Training Programme Directors have specific responsibilities as agreed in their job plans but retain corporate responsibility with the LTPD for the organisation and supervision of specialty training programmes for general practice within NHS England in line with the national curriculum.
About us
Our work supports the NHS to deliver high quality services for patients and best value for taxpayers.
Our staff bring expertise across hundreds of specialisms -- including clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.
We lead the NHS in England 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

Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, leading to full integration. The aim is to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and eliminates waste.
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 recruitment process.
Details
Date posted
14 October 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
122,616 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
11 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share
Reference number
990-NEY-18146-E
Job locations
Stella House
Goldcrest Way
Newcastle
NE15 8NY
Job description
Job responsibilities

• Organising and delivering the taught course to doctors in GP training
• Advising and supporting hospital and GP trainers
• Assisting in recruitment and selection of doctors in GP training
• Resourcing the assessment systems (ARCP)
• Support to doctors in difficulty, including early warning, needs assessment and support to trainers of such doctors
• Training the workforce (GP Educationalists, admin, GP and hospital trainers, educational and clinical supervisors)
• Supporting the Lead Training Programme Director as required to fulfil the Schools agreed functions

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

• Organising and delivering the taught course to doctors in GP training
• Advising and supporting hospital and GP trainers
• Assisting in recruitment and selection of doctors in GP training
• Resourcing the assessment systems (ARCP)
• Support to doctors in difficulty, including early warning, needs assessment and support to trainers of such doctors
• Training the workforce (GP Educationalists, admin, GP and hospital trainers, educational and clinical supervisors)
• Supporting the Lead Training Programme Director as required to fulfil the Schools agreed functions

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
Behaviours and Values
Essential

• Commitment to own personal development
• Commitment and enthusiasm for education and training
• Adaptable in approach including the flexibility to work in changing environments

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 clinical and educational leadership including across multi-professional teams

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)
• Applicants should either work in NHS clinical practice (or similar setting) or should have previously undertaken clinical practice within the last 2 years prior to the intended start date of the role

Desirable

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

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• 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 (inc pastoral skills) and to help others develop and progress

Person Specification
Behaviours and Values
Essential

• Commitment to own personal development
• Commitment and enthusiasm for education and training
• Adaptable in approach including the flexibility to work in changing environments

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 clinical and educational leadership including across multi-professional teams

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)
• Applicants should either work in NHS clinical practice (or similar setting) or should have previously undertaken clinical practice within the last 2 years prior to the intended start date of the role

Desirable

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

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• 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 (inc pastoral skills) and to help others develop and progress

Skills Required