GP Associate Dean

Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to take part in the development of Postgraduate General Practice and Primary Care Education. The postholder will be part of the senior management team and will have the opportunity to be involved in strategic planning and policy decision making.

The AD will report to the head of the GP School. The AD will work closely with the other GP School ADs, the senior business team and will link with the wider Primary Care School and Deanery as needed.

Main duties of the job
GP Associate Deans are commissioned and appointed by NHS England, working across Yorkshire and the Humber to direct and manage specialty training programmes across Local Education Providers (LEPs) and General Practices (GP).

The role of Associate Dean is to work with and support the Head of School in leading the delivery of a wide range of functions, aligned to the NHSE mandate.

About us
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.

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

In March 2025,the Government announcedthat 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.

If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Job responsibilities
To support the Postgraduate Dean, Associate Deans will work across the spectrum of health and where relevant, social care, within the context of a team, so that the provision of education reflects changing service models. This will deliver an integrated workforce comprising individuals from a spectrum of professional and other backgrounds.

As a provider of medical education and training, Associate Deans should undergo an annual appraisal, with feedback on involvement in postgraduate education and training provided by the Deputy Head of School.

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Primary clinical healthcare qualification
• Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development at appropriate level in the Trainer, etc.)
• ADs require GMC license to practice AND must be in current clinical practice, or within 2 years of ceasing clinical practice

Desirable

• Educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate diploma or Masters in Medical Education

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• 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

Desirable

• Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

Leadership and Relevant Experience
Essential

• Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
• 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

Desirable

• Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
• Understanding of current health, social care and education policy

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

NHS England is an equal opportunities employer.