Job summary
- Main area
- GP Training
- Grade
- GP06
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 082-MD019-0726
- Employer
- Health Education and Improvement Wales
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ty Dysgu
- Town
- Nantgarw
- Salary
- £139,420 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
GP Deputy Director / Head of GP Training School
GP06
We are committed to promoting inclusion at HEIW and we welcome applications from everybody recognising the value that diversity brings to our workforce. To work in the UK, candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (ROI) nationals require sponsorship via a Skilled Worker Visa, unless they have permission to work via another route. Please note that HEIW does not currently hold a licence to appoint skilled workers from overseas by sponsoring them to work in the UK. If successful, candidates from outside of the UK or ROI would be responsible for obtaining their own sponsorship or visa to enable them to work for HEIW - Work in the UK.
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.
Job overview
The role of GP Deputy Director is to work with and support the GP Director in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions relating to GP Education in Wales. The GP Deputy Director is professionally accountable to the Director of GP Education and is responsible for supporting the management of GP Education in the area. Responsibilities include developing policy and direction relating to GP training in liaison with GP Associate Deans and participating in a range of national and all Wales activities relating to medical education.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To support and advise the Dean as a member of The Medical Directorate
To lead on the management of differential attainment in the Medical Directorate
To advise the Postgraduate Dean on GP elements of standards for educational supervision
To support and deputise for the Director of Postgraduate General Practice Education at UK, Wales-wide and local meetings as required.
To act as the Managerial Lead of GP Foundation, Specialty & Further Training in Wales and to ensure that policies are communicated and implemented that reflect overall agreed strategy.
To work closely with the GP Associate Deans to ensure consistency and quality in GP Training in Wales.
To take a lead role in the development and evaluation of GP Training in Wales
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.
HEIW’s is committed to developing an internal culture of choice. Our Values reflect our thoughts, feelings and beliefs in how we will, and will not, behave and treat others:
- Respect for All in every contact we have with others,
- Ideas that Improve: Harnessing creativity and continuously innovating, evaluating and improving,
- Together as a Team: Working with colleagues across NHS Wales and with partner organisations.
HEIW received the HPMA Award for Employee Engagement in 2019.
What you can expect:
- a corporate induction and 90 day Welcome itinerary,
- compassionate leadership,
- a meaningful values based performance appraisal process,
- the opportunity to impact upon health and social care services and the lives and wellbeing of the people of Wales.
Many of our colleagues and stakeholders have commented on the buzz and atmosphere we create by working together as “One HEIW Team”. Do you want to join that team?
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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
Wales Wide Deanery Roles
- To actively contribute as a member of the Medical Deanery leadership Group, providing regular advice and information concerning strategic developments and contributing to the medical Deanery’s risk management process
· To lead the oversight of ensuring a comprehensive system of governance for the key processes in the training progression of postgraduate GP training in Wales
· To contribute to various other Medical Deanery Development Groups and Oversight Committees
· To contribute to design leadership and to collaborative refinement of Medical Deanery Wide policy initiatives
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowlege
Essential criteria
- Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) or higher degree of equivalent status.
- Inclusion on the Medical Performers List at the time of application.
- Full GMC Registration.
- Knowledge of NHS systems and structures
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of educational theory and practice.
- To hold a Medical Education qualification
- Research record.
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.
- Experience of chairing high level meetings
- To be a current GP Trainer.
Desirable criteria
- Minimum of five years’ experience working in primary health care.
- Experience as a GP Programme Director.
- Experience as a GP Associate Dean.
Skills and Attributions
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of good working relationships with professional colleagues.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Good IT skills.
- Commitment to GP Training
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
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 GP Director role.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Colette McNally
- Job title
- Director of Postgraduate GP Education
- Email address
- [email protected]
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