GP Associate Postgraduate Dean

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK seeks GP educators for two fixed-term positions supporting doctors in training. The successful applicants will oversee continuous professional development for educators and offer support to doctors needing assistance. Responsibilities include attending meetings, contributing to educational strategy, and engaging in multi-professional collaboration. Candidates must be registered practitioners with a commitment to education and the NHS values.

Qualifications

• Registered Medical or Dental Practitioner with a valid licence.
• Membership in a College, Faculty, or professional association.
• Track record of professionalism in clinical educator roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CPD of existing Faculty and streamline educational opportunities.
• Support doctors in difficulty and liaise with trainees.
• Attend monthly APD meetings and update meetings with Lead Employer.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Postgraduate certificate in education or higher

Registered Medical or Dental Practitioner

Job description

The East Midlands is seeking to recruit to 2 x 2 session APD posts. We are looking for enthusiastic GP educators to work in our senior team. Whilst they are advertised as fixed term contracts until the end of this year financial year (31/03/26), we are hopeful that we will be able to extend them further subject to funding. The successful applicants will be expected to be able to travel across the East Midlands.

Both posts are 2 sessions and for both posts we expect attendance at our monthly APD meetings which are on a Wednesday and full contribution to the senior team.

The bulk of educator development and many of the core meetings happen on a Wednesday so availability on a Wednesday would be ideal.

Main duties of the job

Post 1 APD For Faculty Development. We are looking for a dynamic and innovative educator to oversee the CPD of the existing Faculty. With nearly 100 TPDs, 16 APDs, 2 HoS and 1000 ESs and Cs we are hoping to streamline the educational opportunities on offer. The successful candidate will oversee the content and running of our biannual Trainer Updates, our APD and TPD development days, our APD monthly meetings and carry out a Training needs analysis of our Educational Supervisors and Clinical Supervisors looking at our support to trainers at Programme and Central level. We need a strategist able to look at the bigger picture and horizon scan.

Post 2 APD for Trainee Support. We are looking for a senior educator with skills at supporting doctors in difficulty and an interest in the breadth of the trainee experience.

We usually have 5-10 doctors at any one time who for a variety of reasons need support from a senior educator and a monthly catch up. The successful candidate would be expected to attend our monthly update meetings with the Lead Employer, provide regular updates for ROAG (Responsible Officer Advisory Group) and attend from time. They would also liaise with trainees, training programmes and educators to ensure optimal outcomes and where possible to represent the GP School at LTFT meetings and attend the Resident doctor forum meetings.

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 role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Person Specification

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.

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.

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.