GP Associate Dean - Educational Development and Leadership Birmingham

Meeveem Limited

Birmingham

Hybrid

GBP 68,000 - 140,000

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Flexible working

Job summary

NHS England invites applications for an Associate Dean (GP04) to lead Educational Development and Leadership in the GP School within the West Midlands. The role is for 2 GP04 sessions, suitable for experienced TPD or AD with a strong record in GP education and leadership.

The post requires strategic thinking, collaboration with regional teams and a flexible, travel-involved pattern across the West Midlands to develop the Educational Workforce and support Doctors in GP Training to reach MRCGP.

Qualifications

Primary clinical qualification required.
Membership/fellowship of a College, Faculty or professional body.
Commitment to educational development and leadership.
Experience in GP education and leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead on educational development across GP School and Structured Learning Programme.
Support TPDs, Doctors in GP Training and GP registrars.
Coordinate research and development for GP training innovations.
Provide educational and pastoral support to learners and educators.
Collaborate with Training Hubs, trusts and partners across the region.

Skills

Leadership

Educational leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Medical degree

GMC license to practice

Job description

Job summary

The West Midlands GP School is pleased to invite applications for an Associate Dean (GP04) role leading on Educational Development and Leadership as part of an Academy of Learning in the West Midlands. This will be for 2 sessions at GP04 level. This opportunity would be suitable for any established and experienced TPD or AD who has demonstrated a commitment to GP Education and Leadership.

The applicant would need to demonstrate good leadership skills and a commitment to educational development, primarily but not exclusively structured learning. They would help the GP School continue to develop support for doctors as learners and educators regarding early interventions, taking advantage of any neurodiversity, additional exam support, health equity focussed training and other innovations in GP education and training.

They would work alongside the other Associate Deans and Area Directors to upskill the Educational Workforce.

The role involves working strategically with the wider GP School and local programme education teams to support Doctors in GP Training to reach their full potential, progress successfully to MRCGP, and develop as adaptable GPs equipped for the future NHS.

Main duties of the job

As part of the GP School Leadership Team, they should also support other regional and GP developmental priorities and activities, including:

Involvement in the Assessment Process
Involvement in other duties of the GP Executive Team including investigations, appeals, conferences and development/training days
Supporting the other members of the GP Executive Team

The role requires a flexible and responsive approach to working patterns and travel across the West Midlands. Flexibility approach is encouraged.

Strategic Leadership on educational development across the GP School, particularly through the Structured Learning Programme, and where appropriate, supporting health inequalities training, neurodiversity initiatives, iTAP, and Trainers' Courses
Facilitating awareness and induction for TPDs and Doctors in GP Training, regarding the benefits of SLP and other innovations
Working closely with Primary Care School, GP School, Training Hubs, practices and other education providers to ensure high-quality, balanced training placements
Organising and delivering face-to-face and virtual educational programmes as necessary for TPDs, Trainers and GP registrars
Providing timely educational and pastoral support to learners and educators
Ensuring appropriate assessment processes are in place, including effective ARCP processes for SLP
Collaborating with senior educators, Training Hubs, Trusts, and partner organisations across the region

About us

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose 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
Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.

Details

Date posted: 10 September 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £135,917 a year
pro rata GP Educator GP04

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 6 months

Working pattern: Part-time,
Job share,
Flexible working

Reference number: 990-MID-EC4655-E

Job locations: 23 Stephenson Street
Birmingham
B2 4BH
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Core responsibilities include enhancing the training experience for Doctors in GP Training through:

Supporting and managing the TPD workforce supporting SLP within the GP Academy
Educational facilitation and curriculum support when needed
Providing appropriate support to enable the SLP selection and facilitation
Help co-ordinate appropriate research and development of innovations for training GPs
Support and guidance for GP registrars when necessary

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Primary clinical healthcare qualification
Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development at appropriate level in the Trainer, etc.)
ADs require GMC license to practice AND must be in current clinical practice, or within 2 years of ceasing clinical practice

Desirable

Educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate diploma or Masters in Medical Education

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills

Desirable

Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

Leadership and Relevant Experience

Essential

Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies

Desirable