NHS England
GP Training Programme Director
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TPD Recruitment for Birmingham and Solihull Area and Staffordshire / Shropshire
We are looking to recruit the following TPDs on 2 sessions for the following areas:
- TPD Birmingham and Solihull Area
- TPD Staffordshire / Shropshire
About the Role
The TPD role involves working with the local education team supporting GP Registrars to perform and achieve their potential during GP Training, hopefully graduating with MRCGP.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation, facilitation, and delivery of teaching sessions
- Pastoral support for a small group and individuals within the GP Training Programme
- Working within the local programme team, helping to support trainers and involvement in the assessment process
Educational Responsibilities
- Responsibility for organizing and participating in the educational programme for GP Registrars, including some face-to-face and virtual education delivery
- Support for both GP Registrars and local educators to ensure any developments are well-communicated and issues addressed
- Ensuring that all GP Registrars are assessed appropriately and that the ARCP processes are implemented
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Additional Responsibilities
- Payment is for 2 sessions per week, but it is important to have a flexible attitude to work as there can be a variable workload
- When commitments allow, support the GP School and local teams with other initiatives and educational strategies such as exam support teams, support for neurodiversity, iTAP consultation days, trainers’ workshops, and regional training days
- Provide pastoral support for doctors in training who are facing challenges in training or their personal life
- Support the AD with any visits to practices when necessary
- Support the Area Teams and GP School with any appropriate educational innovations
- Liaise and work with Foundation Schools, Training Hubs, local Trusts, and Medical Schools as necessary
- Liaise with the Primary Care School Programmes/Assessments/Support Teams as well as the PMDE Professional Support and Wellbeing Service and the Lead Employer regarding doctors in training
- Working with teams to facilitate induction of GP Registrars, undertake 1:1 conversations with new starters, 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 GP Registrars
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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.
Contact Information
Additional information from Dr David Palmer (david.palmer30@nhs.net) or the relevant Area Director.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Dr David Palmer
- Job title: GP Head of School
- Email address: david.palmer30@nhs.net
Email: david.palmer30@nhs.net
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