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GP Associate Dean - Educational Development and Leadership
NHS England
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Role description
Job summary
The West Midlands GP School is pleased to invite applications for an Associate Dean (GP04) role leading on Educational Development and Leadership as part of an Academy of Learning in the West Midlands. This will be for 2 sessions at GP04 level. This opportunity would be suitable for any established and experienced TPD or AD who has demonstrated a commitment to GP Education and Leadership.
The applicant would need to demonstrate good leadership skills and a commitment to educational development, primarily but not exclusively structured learning. They would help the GP School continue to develop support for doctors as learners and educators regarding early interventions, taking advantage of any neurodiversity, additional exam support, health equity focussed training and other innovations in GP education and training.
They would work alongside the other Associate Deans and Area Directors to upskill the Educational Workforce.
The role involves working strategically with the wider GP School and local programme education teams to support Doctors in GP Training to reach their full potential, progress successfully to MRCGP, and develop as adaptable GPs equipped for the future NHS.
Main duties of the job
As part of the GP School Leadership Team, they should also support other regional and GP developmental priorities and activities, including:
o Involvement in the Assessment Process
o Involvement in other duties of the GP Executive Team including investigations, appeals, conferences and development/training days
o Supporting the other members of the GP Executive Team
The role requires a flexible and responsive approach to working patterns and travel across the West Midlands. Flexibility approach is encouraged.
- Strategic Leadership on educational development across the GP School, particularly through the Structured Learning Programme, and where appropriate, supporting health inequalities training, neurodiversity initiatives, iTAP, and Trainers' Courses
- Facilitating awareness and induction for TPDs and Doctors in GP Training, regarding the benefits of SLP and other innovations
- Working closely with Primary Care School, GP School, Training Hubs, practices and other education providers to ensure high-quality, balanced training placements
- Organising and delivering face-to-face and virtual educational programmes as necessary for TPDs, Trainers and GP registrars
- Providing timely educational and pastoral support to learners and educators
- Ensuring appropriate assessment processes are in place, including effective ARCP processes for SLP
- Collaborating with senior educators, Training Hubs, Trusts, and partner organisations across the region
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.
Details
Date posted
10 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£135,917 a year pro rata GP Educator GP04
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
990-MID-EC4655-E
Job locations
23 Stephenson Street
Birmingham
B2 4BH
United Kingdom
Last verified against our ingestion on 12 September 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-09-09.