Associate Postgraduate Dean (APD) Primary Care | NHS England

NHS England; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A health organization in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced educator for a 2-session APD role. The successful candidate will support GP assessments and lead local ARCP processes. Responsibilities include organizing ARCPs, liaising with various educational bodies, and implementing innovative educational strategies. Essential qualifications involve experience chairing panels and managing trainees. This fixed-term role runs from March 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with competitive remuneration based on national pay scales.

Qualifications

• Experience chairing ARCP panels.
• Understanding of GP training educational assessment and progression.
• Experience managing trainees in difficulty.
• Ability to collaborate with Training Programme Directors.

Responsibilities

• Organise and deliver fair and timely ARCP for GP resident doctors.
• Negotiate with local GP programmes and practices.
• Implement innovative delivery strategies for primary care education.
• Support the commissioning and quality management of education.

Skills

Chairing ARCP panels

Understanding of GP training educational assessment

Experience managing trainees in difficulty

Collaboration with educational teams

Job description

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

Role Overview

We are looking to recruit a 2‑session APD to work with the assessments and ARCP team. They will support our central ARCPs and lead our local ARCP processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the GP assessments team and Assessment Lead to organise and deliver fair and timely ARCP for GP resident doctors across the East Midlands, including chairing ARCP panels and serving as the Dean’s Representative to provide advice and support to local panels.
• Maintain close liaison and negotiate with local GP programmes and practices, Training Hubs, NHS Trusts, NHS England, RCGP, and other health care providers.
• Implement innovative delivery strategies and evaluate high‑quality primary care education and training within NHSE Midlands.
• Support the commissioning, transformation, and quality management of multiprofessional primary care education and training in line with NHSE and regulator standards.
• Serve as a key member of the GP School Team, deputising as requested, and collaborate with senior team members while maintaining flexibility in work practices.

Essential Qualifications

• Experience chairing ARCP panels.
• Understanding of GP training educational assessment and progression.
• Experience managing trainees in difficulty.
• Ability to collaborate 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.

Other Information

This is a 2‑session fixed‑term role from 1 March 2026 until 31 March 2027, remunerated at the GP03 point of the national GP educator pay scale.

If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This will retrieve key data from your current or previous NHS employer—competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement—to support onboarding. You may opt out at any stage of the recruitment process.

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, safety, and ultimately patient experience in the Midlands.

This advert closes on Wednesday 7 January 2026.