Associate Postgraduate Dean (APD) Primary Care

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Associate Postgraduate Dean for Primary Care. In this role, you will support assessments for GP training, chair ARCP panels, and collaborate with local educational teams. Candidates must have a medical or dental qualification and experience in healthcare education. This is a fixed-term position, offering competitive remuneration based on government GP pay scales.

Qualifications

• Experience of chairing ARCP panels.
• Understanding of GP training educational assessment and progression.
• Track record of professionalism in line with Good Medical Practice.

Responsibilities

• Organise and deliver fair ARCPs for GP resident doctors.
• Liaison with local GP programmes and practices.
• Implement innovative strategies for primary care education.

Skills

Managing multiple workstreams

Critical appraisal and problem solving

Influencing and motivating others

Interpersonal communication

Organizational and time management

Education

Registered Medical or Dental Practitioner

Higher educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate

Job description

Associate Postgraduate Dean (APD) Primary Care

We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced educator to join our vibrant APD team, based in the East Midlands.

We are looking to recruit a 2 session APD to work with the assessments and ARCP team. They will be expected to support our central ARCPs and also give leadership for our local ARCP processes.

Applicants should have experience of chairing ARCP panels, an understanding of GP training educational assessment and progression, and some experience of managing trainees in difficulty. You will work collaboratively with Training Programme Directors, Heads of School, and the wider educational team to ensure timely, learner-centred, and proportionate decision-making, in line with national and regional guidance. The successful candidate will become part of the senior GP regional educator team working to support the work of the Primary Care Dean in the East Midlands

This is a 2-session fixed term role from 1 March 2026 until 31 March 2027. Remuneration will be at GP03 point of national GP educator pay scale.

Main duties of the job

• Working with the GP assessments team and Assessment Lead to organise and deliver fair and timely ARCP for GP resident doctors across the East Midlands. This will include the regular chairing of ARCP panels and also being the Dean's Representative offering advice and support to local ARCP panels and programmes.
• Close liaison and negotiation with local GP programmes and practices, Training Hubs, NHS Trusts, NHS England, RCGP, and other health care providers.
• Responsibility for implementing innovative strategies of delivery and the evaluation of high-quality primary care education and training in NHSE Midlands.
• Key role in supporting the commissioning, transformation, and quality management of multi professional primary care education and training in accordance with the standards set by NHSE and regulators.
• Be a key member of the GP School Team and deputise as requested. The role and responsibilities will overlap with, and complement the other members of the senior team, requiring flexibility in working practices.

About us

Our work supports the NHS to deliver high quality services for patients and best value for taxpayers.

Our staff bring expertise across hundreds of specialisms -- including clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial -- 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 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

Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, leading to full integration. The aim is to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and eliminates 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 recruitment process.

Job responsibilities

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 role is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team supporting the Primary Care Dean and GP Heads of School in improving learner experience and safety, and ultimately the patient experience in the Midlands.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel and prioritise tasks accordingly.
• Ability to critically appraise and problem solve whilst maintaining objectivity
• Track record of influencing and motivating others
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
• Strong leadership skills and able to 'sell' the vision
• Excellent organisational and time management skills

Qualifications and Training

• Registered Medical or Dental Practitioner with a current licence to practise or hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (or equivalent) in Public Health (for roles in School of Public Health)
• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty or professional association
• 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.
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
• Active involvement in, and up to date with, NHS appraisal processes
• Higher educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, diploma or Master's in education.

Experience and Knowledge

• Clear understanding and evidence of involvement in delivery and management of healthcare education and training.
• Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
• Knowledge of contemporary information management systems and technology as a tool in education and training
• Understanding of the roles and contributors to the multi-professional health care workforce
• Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and Equality and Diversity in the last 3 years.
• Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
• Active involvement in, and up to date with, NHS appraisal processes

Behaviours and Values

• Able to demonstrate NHSE's values and commitment to the values described in the NHS Constitution
• Collaborative leadership style.
• Commitment and enthusiasm for education and training.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Adaptable in approach including the flexibility to work in changing environments
• Commitment to own personal development
• Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, resident doctors and staff.