Job summary
The Associate Dean (Primary Care) will support the Primary Care Dean and GP School in setting the strategic direction and development of clinical and professional education in Primary Care across the multi-professional primary care workforce within the Midlands.

This post will have specific patch Associate Dean responsibilities for GP postgraduate training across Derbyshire, providing senior educational leadership and oversight for the Derby and Chesterfield GP Specialty Training Programmes (GPSTPs). The postholder will work closely with local Training Programme Directors, GP practices, programme teams and other stakeholders to support the quality, delivery and development of GP training across the Derbyshire patch.

We are looking to recruit to 2 session's permanent.

Remuneration will be atGP03 point of national GP educator pay scale.

Main duties of the job

• Support with all aspects of Midlands Primary Care workforce development, including finding innovative workforce solutions and advising on the commissioning of education for primary care.
• Provide senior educational leadership and oversight for GP postgraduate training across the Derbyshire patch, encompassing the Derby and Chesterfield GP Specialty Training Programmes.
• Work closely with local Training Programme Directors and programme teams to support the effective delivery, quality management and development of GP training across Derbyshire, including responding to significant trainee, trainer or placement issues where senior educational input is required.
• Responsibility for implementing innovative strategies of delivery and the evaluation of high-quality primary care education and training in NHSE Midlands.
• Key role in supporting the commissioning, transformation, and quality management of multi professional primary care education and training in accordance with the standards set by NHSE and regulators.
• Be a key member of the GP School Team and deputise as requested. The role and responsibilities will overlap with, and complement the other members of the senior team, requiring flexibility in working practices.

About us
NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

In March 2025,the Government announcedthat NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.

If you currently work within the NHS and 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 process.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Job responsibilities
This role is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team supporting the Primary Care Dean and GP Heads of School in improving learner experience and safety, and ultimately the patient experience in the Midlands.

If this role interests you and you believe you have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would be delighted to receive your application. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Clear understanding and evidence of involvement in delivery and management of healthcare education and training.
• Knowledge of contemporary information management systems and technology as a tool in education and training.
• Understanding of the roles and contributors to the multi-professional health care workforce.
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years.
• Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education

Skills, Capabilities and Attributes
Essential

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel and prioritise tasks accordingly.
• Track record of influencing and motivating others.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills and able to 'sell' the vision.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Able to demonstrate NHSE's values and commitment to the values described in the NHS Constitution.
• Collaborative leadership style.
• Commitment and enthusiasm for education and training.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Adaptable in approach including the flexibility to work in changing environments.
• Commitment to own personal development

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) in Public Health (for roles in School of Public Health)
• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty or professional association.
• 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
• Applicants, regardless of professional background, must have a track record of professionalism in line with the principles set out in Good Medical Practice and compatible with appointment in a senior clinical educator role.
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development.
• Active involvement in, and up to date with, NHS appraisal processes

Desirable

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

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

We are an equal opportunities employer.