Job vacancy: GP Training Programme Director, NHS England, Plymouth

Job summary

Main area: GP Training Programme Director - Cornwall
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: GP Educator GP00
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (until 31 October 2026)
Hours: Part time - 2 sessions per week (8 hours per week (Working Wednesdays))
Job ref: 990-SW-16967-E

Employer: NHS England
Employer type: NHS
Site: Plumer House
Town: Plymouth
Salary: £113,917 pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 24/09/2025 23:59

GP Training Programme Director

NHS Medical & Dental: GP Educator GP00

Our Organisation

The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive – and we all have our part to play.

As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.

As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer which means that every colleague working for our organisation and third-party contractors will earn a real Living Wage. We are one of over 15,000 organisations, who voluntarily chose to pay the real Living Wage.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The School of Primary care is responsible for the delivery of general practice education, alongside training and development for the multi-professional primary care workforce.

Our passion is making Primary Care the best place to work in the NHS.

We encourage innovation, welcome discussion, and drive improvement; and are always looking for like-minded individuals to help us achieve this. We operate an open, inclusive environment and strive to ensure all voices are heard.

You can expect to be well supported to develop personally and professionally with NHSE, with annual objective setting and learning opportunities available throughout your career.

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and 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 & Training

Essential criteria

General practitioner with MRCGP
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)

Desirable criteria

On GP Performers list, be engaged in active clinical practice
Approved GP trainer or clinical supervisor
Educational qualification e.g. Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, Certificate or diploma in medical education or management

Skills and abilities

Essential criteria

Innovative and inclusive approach to delivering high quality education
Understanding of current Primary Care issues
Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of adult educational theory and practice

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria

Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters, the Gold Guide and educational theory
Proven experience of regularly working as a clinician in general practice, after completion of vocational training, with current full registration with the GMC
Demonstrates a proactive approach to CPD as a clinician in their professional role
Committed to engaging learners with high quality education and exploring opportunities for innovative delivery

Desirable criteria

Evidence of understanding of issues surrounding General practice / Training
Experience in providing support to Drs in training, and issues facing GP DiTs
Understanding of Differential attainment and ED&I issues affecting DiTs / Primary Care

Our commitments to you

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered. We’re passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow and excel, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that. We welcome your talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro-divergent.

We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. Whilst we appreciate that you may have had support with your application (e.g., using AI technology or guidance from a trusted individual), it’s important that the information contained within your application reflects your own knowledge, skill, and experience and we trust that you apply on that basis.

If applying for this role on a secondment basis, please make sure you have obtained prior agreement from your current line manager to apply for this position.

Please note that we currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.

To comply with the HM Government Functional Standard GovS 007, and specifically the Personnel Security Standards 2024, individuals employed or contracted by NHS England may be required to undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standards check, dependent on the role.

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