NHS England

GP Educator

The closing date is 12 June 2025

Job summary

The GP PCME is responsible for delivery of quality assured education at Programme and Postgraduate School of General Practice levels.

The education will be group based and will be mapped against the curriculum and the needs of the learners.

The postholder will work with the Training Programme Director and other lead educators across the Programme to ensure that each learning experience meets the NHSE standards for training.

The successful candidate will ensure that the organisation of the group learning will be flexible enough to meet the requirements of the learners in their different stages of development and settings.

The post holder is expected to be on the GMC GP Register with a minimum of one year's experience in general practice post-CCT.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

To support the TPD and other PCMEs to plan and deliver a balanced programme with a range of learning opportunities for trainees to achieve the requirements of the RCGP GP Curriculum

To Develop and facilitate group learning opportunities to meet the needs of a balanced local programme, local Academy or the PGSGP

To deliver group learning opportunities to all programme learners at ST1, ST2 and ST3 levels

To provide teaching plans for the sessions to enable accurate mapping against the curriculum

To create opportunities for the learners to gather evidence of learning for their e-portfolio

To record assessments made

To collect evaluations of teaching sessions and share with the Programme Director and other PCMEs where appropriate and use to develop the programme

To identify any areas of concern regarding learners and to report to the Programme Director and to support the Programme Director in delivery of plans to address concerns.

To provide the Programme Director with accurate costings for the teaching programme

To maintain an attendance register and support the TPD in attendance management of trainees

Please see JD for more information

About us

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://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.

If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£109,536 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-SW- 14876-E

Job locations

3 Piccadilly Place

Manchester

M1 3BN

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the role,includingkeyresponsibilities and accountabilities, alongside theorganisational structureand person specificationin the attached Job Descriptionand other supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Primary Medical Degree
On GMC GP Register with a minimum of one year's post-CCT experience in the specialty
Current licence to practice and fully engaged in annual appraisal and revalidation
Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)
On the Medical Performers list and be actively engaged in GP clinical practice.

Skills

Essential

A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Primary Medical Degree
On GMC GP Register with a minimum of one year's post-CCT experience in the specialty
Current licence to practice and fully engaged in annual appraisal and revalidation
Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)
On the Medical Performers list and be actively engaged in GP clinical practice.

Skills

Essential

A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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

NHS England

Address

3 Piccadilly Place

Manchester

M1 3BN

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

3 Piccadilly Place

Manchester

M1 3BN

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)