GP Trainer (Glastonbury Health Centre)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: GP Trainer

Location: Glastonbury Health Centre, BA6 9DD, Somerset

Reports To: Lead GP Trainer / GP Partner

Role Summary: Glastonbury Health Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced GP to join our educational team as a GP Trainer. The successful applicant will play a key role in delivering high-quality supervision and training to GP trainees and medical students. They will work closely with our established team of GP trainers and will be fully supported in their training responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Educational Supervision:

• Act as the named Educational Supervisor for allocated GP trainees or medical students, ensuring they meet the required competencies as outlined by the RCGP and Health Education England (HEE).
• Conduct structured educational meetings with trainees, typically every 6 months, and complete the Educational Supervisors Report (ESR).
• Monitor trainees ePortfolios, offering timely feedback and approval of learning entries and assessments.
• Provide academic and pastoral support, encouraging reflective practice and professional development.

Clinical Supervision:

• Supervise the clinical work of trainees and medical students allocated to the practice, ensuring appropriate levels of oversight and patient safety.
• Provide day-to-day feedback on clinical performance and conduct Clinical Supervisors Reports (CSRs) as required.
• Promote evidence-based practice and clinical excellence within the training environment.

Training and Development:

• Attend and engage with local trainer workshops and development sessions.
• Maintain up-to-date training in areas such as Equality and Diversity, WPBAs, and ePortfolio supervision.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the training programme within Glastonbury Health Centre and across the wider training network.

Working Pattern:

• The successful candidate must work a minimum of 4 clinical sessions per week at Glastonbury Health Centre, with an additional session allocated to training and educational responsibilities.

Support Structure:

• The post-holder will join a team of experienced GP Trainers at Glastonbury Health Centre and will be fully supported through regular team meetings, shared resources and peer mentoring.

Remuneration:

To be discussed depending on experience.

What We Can Offer You:

A Friendly, Welcoming, and Supportive Environment: At Glastonbury Health Centre, we pride ourselves on fostering a warm, inclusive, and team-oriented atmosphere. You will be welcomed into a practice where your contribution is genuinely valued and your professional growth is actively encouraged.

A Voice Thats Heard: We believe in collaborative working and are always open to fresh perspectives. Whether its refining clinical processes or shaping educational approaches, we welcome your input and provide opportunities to share your ideas and be involved in service development.

Integrated, Team-Based Care Model: You will work alongside a well-established multidisciplinary team including GPs, advanced nurse practitioners, practice nurses, health coaches and administrative staff. We believe that collaborative care leads to better outcomes for patients and a more rewarding work environment for staff.

Modern, Purpose-Built Premises: Our health centre is purpose-built, offering excellent facilities, well-equipped consulting rooms, and a comfortable working environment designed to support both clinical work and educational activities.

Protected Time for Education and Development: As a GP Trainer, you will have a designated training session each week to focus on your supervisory and educational duties, with support from our experienced training team.

Competitive Remuneration and Benefits: We offer a competitive rate of pay and support for CPD and professional development. We recognise the importance of maintaining your trainer status and support time for learning and development.

Commitment to Staff Wellbeing: We actively promote work-life balance and have a range of wellbeing initiatives in place. From wellbeing activities, employee assistance programmes and flexible working where possible, we are committed to creating a healthy, happy workplace.

About Us:

At Glastonbury Health Centre, we are committed to a holistic, patient-centred approach to healthcare. We blend the benefits of modern medical advancements with the traditional values of personal, community-based General Practice. Serving a patient population of approximately 6,100, our dedicated clinical and administrative teams work collaboratively to uphold the core principles that define high-quality primary care. As a recognised training practice, we support GP Registrars in developing their skills and understanding of the full scope and complexity of General Practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Completion of a recognised GP Trainer Course or willingness to undertake this with support.

Other requirements

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post-CCT experience as a GP.
• Commitment to high-quality medical education and clinical excellence.

Desirable

• Familiarity with RCGP curriculum and ePortfolio systems.
• Participation in medical education development activities.

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in supervising GP trainees or medical students.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

100Fold CIC

Address

Glastonbury Health Centre

1 Wells Road

Glastonbury

Somerset

BA6 9DD

Employer's website

https://www.100foldcommunity.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)