GP Training Programme Director - Southampton

NHS England

Southampton

Salary

£117,904 – £117,904

Posted

2 weeks ago

About the role

GP Training Programme Director - Southampton (Mat Leave Cover)

The role of GP Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Heads of School & of Primary Care Dean in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHS England mandate. As part of the TPD role candidates will need to continue to be active on the performers list and an active clinician.

The Training Programme Director is professionally and managerially accountable to the Head of School. The Training Programme Director will focus upon improvement of learner supervision, assessment and experience, engagement of faculty and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. The role is evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.

To support the Primary Care Dean & Postgraduate Dean, Training Programme Directors will work across the spectrum of health and where relevant, social care, within the context of a team, so that the provision of education reflects changing service models. This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum of professional and other backgrounds.

The TPD role involves working with the local education team supporting Doctors in GP Training to perform and achieve their potential during GP Training hopefully graduating with MRCGP.

Person specification

Essential

General practitioner with MRCGP
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)
Pro active approach and evidence of CPD within clinical role
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
A strong sense of vision, leadership and ability to innovate.
Strong Interpersonal communication, written and presentation skills
Excellent leadership and organisational skills
Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in medical education
Ability to support others (pastoral skills) and to help others develop and progress.
Good working knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes.
Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education.bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce, the Gold Guide and educational theory
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.
Able to demonstrate NHSE'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.

Desirable

Approved GP trainer or clinical supervisor
Educational qualification e.g. Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, Certificate or diploma in medical education or management
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.