Job Summary
Training Programme Directors have specific responsibilities as agreed in their job plans but retain corporate responsibility with the LTPD for the organisation and supervision of specialty training programmes for general practice within NHSE in line with the national curriculum. This appointment is to the Postgraduate School of Primary Care. The post will be based at North Cumbria GP Training Programme, Carlisle. There are 2 session available.

Main duties of the job
Training Programme Directors have specific responsibilities as agreed in their job plans but retain corporate responsibility with the LTPD for the organisation and supervision of specialty training programmes for general practice within NHS England in line with the national curriculum.

About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

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

If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.

Details

• Date posted: 16 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Doctor - other
• Salary: £122,819 a year pro rata
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 7 months
• Working pattern: Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
• Reference number: 990-NEY-EC3896-E
• Job locations: Stella House, Goldcrest Way, Newcastle, NE15 8NY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Organising and delivering the taught course to doctors in GP training
• Advising and supporting hospital and GP trainers
• Resourcing the assessment systems (ARCP)
• Support to doctors in difficulty, including early warning, needs assessment and support to trainers of such doctors
• Training the workforce (GP Educationalists, admin, GP and hospital trainers, educational and clinical supervisors)
• Supporting the Lead Training Programme Director as required to fulfil the Schools agreed functions

You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Person Specification

Behaviours and Values
Essential

• Commitment to own personal development
• Commitment and enthusiasm for education and training
• Adaptable in approach including the flexibility to work in changing environments

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• Good working knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes
• Understanding of the relevant Colleges and Faculties of GP Training at both local and national levels.
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
• Experience of clinical educational teaching and educational leadership including across multi-professional teams

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)
• 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

Desirable

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

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
• Proven organisational and time management skills
• Ability to support others (inc pastoral skills) and to help others develop and progress

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

Employer details: NHS England, Stella House, Goldcrest Way, Newcastle, NE15 8NY, United Kingdom. Employer's website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/

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