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GP Training Programme Director - Deputy Assessments Lead
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Job Description: Senior Educator (GP02) for Assessments
Role Overview
The successful applicant will act as a senior educator (GP02) for Assessments. They will provide additional resources and expertise to support the Associate Dean for Assessments. They will be available to deputise for the AD when necessary as well as support the preparation for ARCP process, pre-screening and quality assurance of panel decisions and any subsequent appeals.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise and Assist: Advise and assist the assessments team regarding the process of GP training assessments to enable a quality assured process of assessment of competence progression.
- Feed into Processes: Feed into the pre-screening process as well as the ARCP process on the day.
- Attend Meetings: Attend meetings of the Assessment Group within the Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education and the RCGP GPSA to ensure that there is learning from best practice.
- Contribute to Leadership: Contribute to the GP senior leadership team of Associate Deans, Area Directors and GP02s.
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Main Areas of Responsibility
- Works alongside the Assessments Team to ensure all doctors into GP Training for the West Midlands have an appropriate quality assured assessment of progression.
- Provide support to local and national GP assessments processes attending relevant meetings on behalf of the West Midlands GP School.
- Work with the Programmes team to help ensure that there is appropriate information on the portfolio to enable the Assessment to proceed.
- Provide training and support to GP trainers, clinical supervisors and other members of the training practice team regarding the assessment process.
- Provide any additional support for the GP School in line with the responsibilities of a senior educator. This may include involvement in ARCPs, involvement in Appeals and Investigations as well as any additional activities.
- Keep up to date with national and local policies in relation to GP training and the assessment process.
- Support and represent the GP School as required with any additional activities including Quality Assurance Visits especially in situations where other ADs may be compromised.
- Encourage and support the faculty development of trainees/trainers/TPDs/ADs.
- Work 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.
- Work with GP practices and other education providers to ensure that balanced and quality rotations are available to GP Registrars.
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Opportunity
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.
Application
If the role interests you, please apply as soon as possible.
Contact Information
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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