GP Training Programme Director | NHS England
| Posting date: | 05 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £103,336 pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2024 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS1 3NX |
| Company: | Health Education England |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6139328/990-S-SW-3-22654 |
Summary
GP Training Programme Director–Swindon 12 month FTC 2 sessions
An opportunity has arisen for a permanent GP Training Programme Director in the Swindon GP Training programme.
You will be required to work mainly Wednesdays.
The role of Training Programme Director is focused on the improvement of learner supervision, assessment, educational experience and outcomes and patient safety for GP trainees. This role is continuously evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links.
You will be based mainly within the Swindon programme and will involve working at the GWH site to deliver the GP curriculum preparing trainees to achieve MRCGP. There may also be some requirement to support other GP training programmes across the South west.
The successful applicant will work with other local TPDs and administrators to facilitate the provision of the half day release course for GPs in training, including managing available funds and resources.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead and be responsible for facilitating the provision of education for General Practice trainees in Swindon GP training programme as well as working with the GP educational supervisors and local Primary Care Networks to support GP training across the geographical footprint of the patch.
NHSE supports the delivery of high quality care for patients and high quality public health services by ensuring that the health workforce has the right skills, behaviours and training, and that health care staff are available in the right numbers to meet the needs of the public.
It takes on leadership and oversight of healthcare workforce planning and will also be responsible for supporting and authorising Local Education and Training boards. NHSE will maintain an effective system for professional education and training as part of a comprehensive health service.
This is an exciting opportunity for GPs who have a particular interest in education and development.
In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.
The new 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/ .
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.
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This advert closes on Sunday 21 Apr 2024