The TPD role involves working with the local education team supporting Doctors in GP Training to perform and achieve their potential during GP Training hopefully graduating with MRCGP.

The role involves preparation and delivery of teaching sessions as well as pastoral support for a small group and individuals within the GP Training Programme. There is an expectation to work within the local programme team, help support trainers and be involved in the assessment process.

We are looking to recruit a TPD on 2 sessions for the Coventry and Warwickshire GP Training Programme.

Remuneration will for 2 sessions at GP01 point of national GP educator pay scale.

1 session is usually ascribed to the educational day release which is currently held on Thursday and as Programme Director, you would be expected to be available to participate unless of leave. The second session is more flexible but there will be some requirement to be available for the second session on a Thursday some weeks.

Please note although based in the local programme there will be regular travel around the West Midlands.

• Working with teams to facilitate induction of Doctors in GP Training, providing additional support for international doctors or those new to the NHS.
• Working with GP practices and other education providers to ensure that balanced and quality rotations are available to Doctors in GP Training.
• Responsibility for organising and participating in the educational programme for Doctors in GP Training, including some face to face and virtual education delivery.
• Support for both Doctors in GP Training and local educators to ensure any developments are well-communicated and issues addressed.
• Ensuring that all Doctors in GP Training are assessed appropriately and that the ARCP processes are implemented.
• Work with the senior educators and staff of the GP School to continue to be innovative and to develop the provision of education, both for GP Doctors in GP Training, and also other learners working in primary care settings, including collaboration with the local Training Hub, Trusts and other education providers.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr David Palmer & Dr Elizabeth Hodges Job title: GP Head of School & GP Associate Dean Email address: david.palmer30@nhs.net, elizabeth.hodges13@nhs.net