GP Training Programme Director | NHS England
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £118,665 pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 April 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B2 4HQ |
| Company: | NHS England |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7844451/990-MID-EC1213-E |
Summary
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.
The role involves preparation and delivery of teaching sessions as well as pastoral support for a small group and individuals within the GP Training Programme. There is an expectation to work within the local programme team, help support trainers and be involved in the assessment process.
We are looking to recruit a TPD on 2 sessions for the Black Country GP Training Programme.
Remuneration will for 2 sessions at GP01 point of national GP educator pay scale.
Please note although based in the local programme there will be regular travel around the West Midlands.
• Working with teams to facilitate induction of Doctors in GP Training, providing additional support for international doctors or those new to the NHS.
• Working with GP practices and other education providers to ensure that balanced and quality rotations are available to Doctors in GP Training
• Responsibility for organising and participating in the educational programme for Doctors in GP Training, including some face to face and virtual education delivery.
• Support for both Doctors in GP Training and local educators to ensure any developments are well-communicated and issues addressed.
• Ensuring that all Doctors in GP Training are assessed appropriately and that the ARCP processes are implemented
• Work with the senior educators and staff of the GP School to continue to be innovative and to develop the provision of education, both for GP Doctors in GP Training, and also other learners working in primary care settings, including collaboration with the local Training Hub, Trusts and other education providers.
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.
We lead the NHS in England 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 people can develop and make a difference
• 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
Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and waste.
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-person.
This role is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team supporting the Primary Care Dean and GP Head of School in improving learner experience and safety, and ultimately the patient experience in the West Midlands.
If the role interests you, please apply as soon as possible
Additional information from Dr David Palmer (david.palmer30@nhs.net)
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and any other supporting documents.
This advert closes on Thursday 19 Mar 2026