GP Training Programme Director

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As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.
As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you., Training Programme Directors have specific responsibilities as agreed in their job plans but retain corporate responsibility with the LTPD for the organisation and supervision of specialty training programmes for general practice within NHSE in line with the national curriculum.
This appointment is to the Postgraduate School of Primary Care. The post will be based at Northumbria GP Training Programme., Key elements of this are:
+ Organising and delivering the taught course to doctors in GP training
+ Advising and supporting hospital and GP trainer
+ Resourcing the assessment system (ARCP)
+ Support to doctors in difficulty, including early warning, needs assessment and support to trainers of such doctors
+ Training the workforce (GP Educationalists, admin, GP and hospital trainers, educational and clinical supervisors)
+ Supporting the Lead Training Programme Director as required to fulfill the School's agreed functions, You can find further details about the job in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Engaging People/Key Working relationships
Key Relationships (where relevant)
+ Postgraduate Dean, Deputy Deans, Primary Care Dean, Dental Dean, Associate Deans, Heads of Schools and other Training Programme Directors.
+ Directors of Medical Education, trainers, Educational Supervisors, Practice Managers, external administrators and other Local Education Provider-based colleagues.
+ Trainees and Leadership Fellows.
+ Staff at all levels across the geographical area covered by the NHSE office
+ Other Training Programme Directors, including Defence Deanery leads where appropriate and Foundation Programme Directors.
+ Academic Leads and National Institute of Health Research (NIHR).
+ Primary Care School and Training Hubs.
+ Royal Colleges and Faculties.
+ Professional and regulatory bodies.
+ Higher Education Institutions.
+ Wider Stakeholder Network.
+ Local Medical and Dental Schools.
+ Providers and commissioners across the region
Delivering Results/Functional Responsibilities
To work closely with the Head of School and stakeholders to:
+ Deliver specialty specific curriculum advice to trainees, trainers, Local Education Providers, etc.
+ Support recruitment to training posts and programmes.
+ Contribute to the organisation, development and evaluation of specialty training teaching such that learners within the programme are supported to fulfil their full potential.
+ Support the use of clinical skills training and simulation (where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors.
+ Actively engaging in processes pertinent to specialty training including: management of rotations, out of programme management, less than full-time training, inter-deanery and inter-programme transfer.
+ Support, monitor and enable trainee progression through;
o the early identification of trainees requiring additional support and escalation as required and referral to appropriate services.
o engagement with assessment processes and delivery of ARCPs.
o assisting with trainee support and remediation.
+ Contribute to meeting Code of Practice requirements, ensuring that rotational information is available to meet deadlines, and to support information sharing to track exceptions
+ Facilitate career advice or be able to provide access to career management skills or provision.
Quality and Safety
+ Emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality learning environment for all learners.
+ Support the implementation and delivery of the NHSE Quality Framework across all placements
Professional Responsibilities
+ To attend such meetings as advised, within NHSE Local Office / School structure.
+ To undertake professional development identified for the role (mandatory training, attendance at required training days, on-line e-learning packages, etc.).
+ To actively engage in appraisal pertinent to the role.
+ To actively contribute to workstreams/programmes as may be required (and agreed) to assist national /local office/School delivery of strategy.
+ To adapt to changes including undertaking other such duties as are required to meet the needs and requirements of NHSE.
Management and Leadership
To work with the School in:
+ Providing effective local leadership, contributing to the strategic development of NHSE.
+ Contributing to the vision of the local NHS and enhancement of patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training.
+ Advocating and providing a positive role model on behalf of NHSE, by promoting leadership that inspires, motivates and empowers all staff, and demonstrating the values of the NHS.
+ Working locally with key groups and stakeholders, to attend and host events across the region as required / agreed, to develop key liaisons and to ensure effective local engagement and responsiveness in line with the culture of NHSE.
+ Identifying opportunities for different healthcare professions to work more effectively together through education and training.
+ Working with providers and others to support and capture innovation locally and ensure national and local conversations develop 'best practice'.
Setting Direction and Service Improvement
To advise and support the School in educational and workforce development elements, including:
Professional development of the educational faculty
+ To support compliance with requirements for the supervision and support for trainees and learners.
+ To identify learning needs and support provision of educational appraisal, educator development and resource for faculty, trainees and learners.
+ To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional education.
Intelligence Support/Provision
+ To ensure local intelligence processes inform quality management processes.
+ To engage with information systems (trainee database, post establishments).
Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning
+ To engage with commissioning processes, where required, to support achievement of curriculum competencies.
+ To support the development of an integrated educational strategy
+ To advise the School on commissioning and decommissioning placements / activities.
Finance
+ To ensure compliance with procurement requirements.
Our commitments to you
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered. We're passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow and excel, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that. We welcome your talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro-divergent.
We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.
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