Job summary
Employer heading
GP Programme Director - Carmarthen
GP Educator
Job overview
The role of GP Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Deputy Director of GP Education in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions relating to GP Training in Wales.
The GP Training Programme Director is professionally accountable to the Deputy Director of GP Education. The Training Programme Director is responsible for managing the local GP Training Scheme. Responsibilities include ensuring training posts provide a balanced and educationally
robust experience; organisation and delivery of regular focussed educational sessions for GP trainees and GP Trainers; providing pastoral and other support to GP trainees; and participating in quality management activities.
Main duties of the job
To manage the GP Training Scheme planning the programme and placements in the light of national and regional policies.
To liaise with and report to the local GP Associate Dean on a regular basis on all matters pertaining to the local GP Training Scheme.
To co-ordinate the regular GP focussed educational sessions for GP trainees in hospital and general practice posts, organising and ensuring the content meets curriculum requirements.
To allocate GP Educational Supervisors to trainees and provide advice as appropriate.
To monitor progress of trainees and alert the GP Associate Dean to any problems at an early stage.
To offer career advice to GP trainees.
Liaising with NHS Wales Shared Service Partnership (NWSSP), the lead employer for GP Trainees on matters relating to GP Trainee employment.
To attend shortlisting, assessment and allocation events for applicants to GP Training and associated assessor training events.
To work closely with local GP Trainers responding to queries and referring to the local GP Associate Dean where appropriate.
To assess training needs of local trainers and deliver a programme of education for the local GP Trainers that meets these training needs.
To participate in quality management processes, providing further information where issues are highlighted.
To undertake quality assurance visits to existing and prospective GP Training Practices linked to the Scheme, in accordance with the pre-planned programme of visits.
Working for our organisation
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is the strategic workforce body for NHS Wales with statutory functions that include education and training, workforce planning, workforce development and transformation, leadership and succession planning, and careers. Our purpose is to develop a workforce that delivers excellent care to patients/service users and excellent population health. We are a Special Health Authority working closely with our partners; Social Care Wales, education providers, professional and regulatory bodies and Welsh Government.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) or higher degree of equivalent status.
- Inclusion on the Medical Performers List.
- Full GMC registration
- Knowledge of NHS systems and structures
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of educational theory and practice.
- Research record
- GP Trainer
Values
Essential criteria
- Commitment to GP Training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven organisational skills and evidence of effective workload management.
- Experience of programme planning and management of educational programmes in primary care.
- Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care.
Desirable criteria
- Sufficient experience working in primary health care.
Other
Essential criteria
- Willingness and motivation to attend GP training related meetings and other activities elsewhere in Wales and the UK. Ability to travel
- Agreement from GP Partners or GP employer to undertake the Programme Director role.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of good working relationships with professional colleagues.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Good IT skills.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Elin Griffiths
- Job title
- Associate Dean
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
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