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NHS England

GP Training Programme Director - Expansion & Structured Learning SW

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Taunton, United kingdom

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Freelance

25-11-2025

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Research Training Assessment and Evaluation Recruitment Data Science

Job Specifications

GP Expansion & Structured Learning Training Programme Directors Fixed Term contracts currently until 31/10/2026 There are 4 posts available - 2 x 2 session TPDs to cover Somerset Devon and Cornwall and 2 x 2 Session TPDs to cover BNNSG, Gloucestershire, Swindon and Bath.

The GP TPD for Expansion & Structured Learning programmes will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of innovative training programmes for General Practitioners (GPs) based in the South West. This may include development and delivery such as structured on-line training.

The TPD role will assist the School of Primary Care with expansion of GP training through supporting programmes to enhance capacity of training placements, promoting progress of GPRs through their training schemes, including supporting the expansion of assessment processes.

The role will also build on the publication of the 10 year plan to extend placements to serve the communities and neighbourhood working and build a community of practice for the innovative models of training so educators can connect and share their experience and resources.

Please be aware that should you be successful in this position, you will be hired to the job title of GP Expansion Training Programme Director and this job title is advertised to attract the right skills needed for the role.

The successful applicant will work with other TPDs and ADs to provide

Programme Development And Management

Provide additional support to programmes requiring enhancement of TPD capacity.
Design and develop a curriculum for Learning Programmes to Support Expansion that meets the educational needs of GP trainees, ensuring the programme complies with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
Continuously evaluate and improve programmes of learning and support for GPRs based on feedback and educational outcomes.

Instructional Design And Delivery

Integrate various instructional methodologies, including e-learning modules, webinars, simulations, and in-person training sessions.
Develop and source high-quality educational content, resources, and materials, ensuring the learning platform is user-friendly and accessible to all trainees.

Assessment And Evaluation

Support Assessment processes to deliver reviews of an expanded number of GPRs including implementation of assessment tools and strategies to evaluate trainee progress and programme effectiveness.
Analyse assessment data to identify areas for improvement and make necessary adjustments and report report on programme outcomes to stakeholders and accreditation bodies.

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
Delivering value for money

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Stredder Job title: GP Training and Education Programme Lead Email address: england.GPFaculty.SW@nhs.net

england.GPFaculty.SW@nhs.net

About the Company

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