GP Training Programme Director

Overview

GP Training Programme Director - Somerset. 2 positions available for 2 sessions each - working Wednesdays. Fixed term contract until 31 March 2027. An opportunity has arisen for 2 x 2 session GP Training Programme Directors to support GP training in Somerset. The role has a requirement to work Wednesdays as this is the scheduled day for our GP resident Drs half day release sessions.

The role of Training Programme Director is focused on the improvement of learner supervision, assessment, educational experience and outcomes and patient safety for GP trainees. This role is continuously evolving and will also focus on whole workforce transformation and developing multi-professional links. You will be based within the Somerset GP training programme and will involve working mainly at the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust education centres in Taunton or Yeovil, to deliver education to our GP trainees, there may also be some requirement to support other GP training programmes across the county and South West.

The successful applicant will work with other local TPDs and administrators to facilitate the provision of the half day release course for GPs in training. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead and work with GP educational supervisors and local Primary Care Networks to support GP training across the geographical footprint of the patch. This role will also include important work with our Educational and Clinical Supervisors to support and help them provide good quality supervision and education for trainees.

The role may involve delivery and oversight of projects and work streams to support doctors in training and practice based educators, including induction, one-to-one support, small group work, developing educational resources, promoting equality diversity and inclusion within our training programme and being an escalation point for both educators and DiTs.