Training Programme Directors have specific responsibilities as agreed in their job plans but retain corporate responsibility with the LTPD for the organisation and supervision of specialty training programmes for general practice within NHSE in line with the national curriculum .
This appointment is to the Postgraduate School of Primary Care. The post will be based at Durham & Tees Valley GP Training Programme in Stockton-on-Tees.
There are 3 sessions available.
Training Programme Directors have specific responsibilities as agreed in their job plans but retain corporate responsibility with the LTPD for the organisation and supervision of specialty training programmes for general practice within NHS England in line with the national curriculum .
NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.
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In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.
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Organising and delivering the taught course to doctors in GP training
Advising and supporting hospital and GP trainers
Resourcing the assessment systems (ARCP)
Support to doctors in difficulty, including early warning, needs assessment and support to trainers of such doctors
Training the workforce (GP Educationalists, admin, GP and hospital trainers, educational and clinical supervisors)
Supporting the Lead Training Programme Director as required to fulfil the School’s agreed functions
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
