Job summary
The role of GP Training Programme Director is to work with and support the Deputy Director of GP Education in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions relating to GP Training in Wales.
The GP Training Programme Director is professionally accountable to the Deputy Director of GP Education. The Training Programme Director is responsible for managing the local GP Training Scheme. Responsibilities include ensuring training posts provide a balanced and educationallyrobust experience; organisation and delivery of regular focussed educational sessions for GP trainees and GP Trainers; providing pastoral and other support to GP trainees; and participating in quality management activities.
Main duties of the job
To manage the GP Training Scheme planning the programme and placements in the light of national and regional policies.To liaise with and report to the local GP Associate Dean on a regular basis on all matters pertaining to the local GP Training Scheme.To co-ordinate the regular GP focussed educational sessions for GP trainees in hospital and general practice posts, organising and ensuring the content meets curriculum requirements.To allocate GP Educational Supervisors to trainees and provide advice as appropriate.To monitor progress of trainees and alert the GP Associate Dean to any problems at an early stage.To offer career advice to GP trainees.Liaising with NHS Wales Shared Service Partnership (NWSSP), the lead employer for GP Trainees on matters relating to GP Trainee employment.To attend shortlisting, assessment and allocation events for applicants to GP Training and associated assessor training events.To work closely with local GP Trainers responding to queries and referring to the local GP Associate Dean where appropriate.To assess training needs of local trainers and deliver a programme of education for the local GP Trainers that meets these training needs.To participate in quality management processes, providing further information where issues are highlighted.To undertake quality assurance visits to existing and prospective GP Training Practices linked to the Scheme, in accordance with the pre-planned programme of visits.
About us
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is the strategic workforce body for NHS Wales with statutory functions that include education and training, workforce planning, workforce development and transformation, leadership and succession planning, and careers. Our purpose is to develop a workforce that delivers excellent care to patients/service users and excellent population health. We are a Special Health Authority working closely with our partners; Social Care Wales, education providers, professional and regulatory bodies and Welsh Government.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) or higher degree of equivalent status.
- Inclusion on the Medical Performers List.
- Full GMC registration
- Knowledge of NHS systems and structures
Desirable
- Knowledge of educational theory and practice.
- Research record
- GP Trainer
Values
Essential
- Commitment to GP Training
Experience
Essential
- Proven organisational skills and evidence of effective workload management.
- Experience of programme planning and management of educational programmes in primary care.
- Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care.
Desirable
- Sufficient experience working in primary health care.
Other
Essential
- Willingness and motivation to attend GP training related meetings and other activities elsewhere in Wales and the UK. Ability to travel
- Agreement from GP Partners or GP employer to undertake the Programme Director role.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of good working relationships with professional colleagues.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Good IT skills.
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Health Education and Improvement Wales
Address
West Wales General Hospital, Postgraduate Centre
Carmarthen
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF