GP Associate Director - GSTT & Kings

The GP Associate Director will assist and work with the Head of GP School and Primary Care Dean to ensure the delivery of high-quality GP specialty training and support the development of the Primary Care workforce in London.

A GP Associate Director at 3 sessions per week post has become available in South London (GSTT + Kings) with a view to starting as soon as possible (negotiable). This position is available until 31/10/2026.

If you have questions about the role, please contact Deputy Head of GP School: .

The planned interview date (subject to change) is 30th September.

The post will be for 3 sessions a week (12 hours per week).

Main duties of the job

The Associate Director will have local responsibility for the coordination, provision, and management of postgraduate general practice activities across London, as well as providing input into the development of the primary care workforce through promoting multi-professional education. Responsibilities will include, amongst others:

• Supporting and working with the Head of School for GP Education in the preparation, implementation, and management of postgraduate general practice foundation and specialty training schemes within their area.
• Developing links and liaising with the Royal College of General Practitioners and the General Medical Council on the approval of posts selected for general practice training.
• Liaising with emerging training hubs in their areas.
• Collaborating with internal and external senior stakeholders on issues related to specialty training for general practice.

About us

The NHS England board has set out the top-level purpose for the new organization to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all. We aim to:

• Enable local systems and providers to improve the health of their populations and reduce health inequalities.
• Make the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Work collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values, and behaviors to deliver accessible, compassionate care.
• Optimize the use of digital technology, research, and innovation.

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Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend at least 40% of their time working in person.

If successful at interview, an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) will be conducted in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This process gathers information from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may inform us if you do not consent at any point during the process.

Job responsibilities

Further details about the job, organizational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes, and benefits are available in the attached Job Description and supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only; prior agreement from their employer is required before submitting an application.

Person Specification Skills and Abilities

• Awareness and understanding of the priorities of the role
• Teaching skills

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience in primary care as a clinician
• Experience in primary care education, such as GP trainer approval

Qualifications & Training

• MRCGP or equivalent
• A higher qualification related to general practice or primary care education

The annual salary is £127,369, paid at GP03 (standard AD rate).