Head of Training and Research

The Head of Training and Research will be responsible for coordinating training, workforce development and research activity across West London through the Federation and Primary Care Networks (PCNs).

The role works closely with practices, PCNs, NWL Training Hub, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) and academic partners so that training and research activity is practical, accessible and linked to workforce and service needs.

The postholder will turn agreed training and research priorities into practical delivery, support practices to participate, make best use of available funding, and ensure activity is supported by proportionate governance, reporting and quality assurance.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will lead delivery of Training & Research Hub programmes across West London, coordinating workforce development, education, training and research activity.

They will support practices and PCNs to identify workforce needs, develop learning and placement opportunities, embed new and emerging roles, and translate workforce plans into practical service delivery.

The role will coordinate research opportunities from study identification and feasibility through to practice onboarding and delivery, supporting practices throughout the research lifecycle and helping to build research capability and participation.

The postholder will manage Training & Research Hub budgets, funding and research income, monitor activity and performance, and ensure programme, governance and reporting requirements are met.

They will work with partners to identify opportunities, address delivery risks and make effective use of workforce, training and research resources.

About us

The LMA West London GP Federation (the Federation) is an organisation representing and supporting general practice across the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster (QPP). It comprises five Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and 39 GP practices, serving a registered patient population of approximately 300,000. The Federation works collaboratively with partners across the Integrated Care Board (ICB), local authorities, NHS providers, and the voluntary and community sector to deliver integrated, neighbourhood-based care. Its purpose is to strengthen primary care, improve population health, and support thriving general practice through innovation, inclusion, and transformation.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

8a Equivalent, dependent on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

B0178-26-0015

Job locations

St Charles Hospital

London

W10 6DZ

United Kingdom

Violet Melchett Clinic

30 Flood Walk

LONDON

SW3 5RR

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Strategic Development & System

Working

Maintains

oversight of Training Hub and Research Hub activity across West London and

supports delivery against agreed local priorities.

Coordinates annual planning and

delivery activity for the Training & Research Hub.

Oversees training and research

programmes across West London, ensuring activity reflects local priorities

and workforce needs.

Works with practices, PCNs, NWL

Training Hub, NIHR, RRDN and partner organisations to support joined-up

delivery.

Maintains awareness of local,

regional and national developments relevant to workforce development,

education and research.

Provides operational insight to

local and system discussions on workforce development, education and

research.

Workforce Development, Education

& Training

Ensures

workforce development, education and training activity responds to the needs

of practices, PCNs and the wider primary care workforce.

Coordinates workforce

development, education and training programmes across West London.

Supports local workforce

priorities through education, training and professional development

initiatives.

Works with practices, PCNs and

training providers to identify workforce development requirements and

opportunities.

Supports the development and

coordination of clinical placements, educational initiatives and learning

opportunities.

Supports the introduction and

practical implementation of new and emerging roles within primary care.

Promotes primary care as a

learning environment and employment destination.

Supports recruitment and

retention initiatives through workforce development activity.

Maximises the effective use of

training funding, placement tariffs and workforce development resources.

Research Delivery & Practice

Engagement

Supports

practical research delivery across West London practices, enabling

participation in local and national programmes while minimising burden on

practices and patients.

Coordinates research activity

across West London practices and PCNs.

Acts as the main operational

link between practices, NIHR, RRDN, academic institutions, research sponsors

and other delivery partners.

Supports agreed research

priorities through study mobilisation, practice engagement and delivery

planning.

Maintains a live pipeline of

research opportunities and supports practices to identify relevant studies.

Coordinates study set-up

activity, including expressions of interest, feasibility assessments,

practice onboarding and delivery planning.

Supports practices throughout

the research lifecycle, reducing administrative burden where possible and

helping participation fit alongside routine service delivery.

Oversees the preparation and

maintenance of study-related governance documentation and associated delivery

processes.

Works with practices to identify

and address barriers to participation and supports the development of

research-active practices across West London.

Monitors study activity,

recruitment performance, participation levels and associated income,

escalating issues and risks where appropriate.

Produces regular reports on

research activity, outcomes and performance for internal and external

stakeholders.

Promotes research opportunities

through established practice networks and communication channels, supporting

increased awareness and participation.

Research Governance, Reporting &

Quality

Ensures

training and research activity is supported by proportionate governance,

clear reporting and quality assurance arrangements.

Oversees governance requirements

associated with training and research programmes.

Coordinates the preparation and

maintenance of documentation required to support research delivery, including

information governance and study-specific requirements.

Maintains accurate records of

programme activity, outcomes, funding and performance.

Produces regular reports for

internal governance groups, external partners and funding bodies.

Identifies operational risks and

supports implementation of mitigating actions.

Supports compliance with

contractual, funding and reporting requirements associated with training and

research programmes.

Promotes continuous improvement

through programme evaluation, feedback and shared learning.

Financial Management &

Performance

Oversees

Training Hub and Research Hub resources so that funding and programme

activity are managed clearly and transparently.

Manages the Training &

Research Hub budget and related reporting.

Monitors expenditure, income and

funding allocations across training and research programmes.

Produces financial, activity and

performance reports for the Training & Research Committee and LMA Board.

Ensures funded programmes meet

reporting requirements and agreed deliverables.

Supports identification of

funding opportunities relevant to Training Hub and Research Hub activity.

Maintains oversight of research

income and training funding streams, ensuring accurate reporting and

reconciliation where required.

Workforce & Delivery Integration

Supports

alignment between workforce capacity, service specifications and delivery

requirements so that services are practical to implement across PCNs.

Supports PCNs to develop

multi-disciplinary workforce plans which translate into deliverable service

models, working through the practical implications of rota design, capacity,

skill-mix and deployment across practices or at-scale.

Ensures workforce assumptions

are tested against the service specification and delivery requirements,

rather than remaining at a high-level planning stage.

Identifies workforce capacity

gaps and delivery risks early, and works with PCNs to develop realistic and

deliverable options to address these.

Works with the NWL Training Hub

and other workforce partners to align training, supervision and development

activity with current delivery pressures and future service requirements.

Supports more consistent and

effective use of workforce across PCNs, reducing variation in delivery and

improving overall service performance and income realisation.

Stakeholder Management

Acts as

a key operational interface between practices and partner organisations,

maintaining trusted relationships that support delivery.

Builds and maintains effective

working relationships with practices, PCNs, NWL Training Hub, NIHR, RRDN,

academic institutions and other partners.

Maintains effective

relationships with clinical and operational leads across member practices.

Ensures stakeholders receive

clear information on training and research opportunities, requirements and

delivery arrangements.

Represents the Training &

Research Hub within agreed meetings, working groups and delivery forums.

Key Outcomes / Accountabilities

Effective

delivery of Training Hub and Research Hub programmes across West London.

Increased

participation in training, education and research activity.

Improved

practice engagement with research opportunities.

Delivery

of agreed funding, reporting and performance requirements.

Strong

relationships with practices, PCNs, NWL Training Hub, NIHR, RRDN and partner

organisations.

Robust

governance, reporting and operational processes supporting programme

delivery.

Effective

management of Training Hub and Research Hub budgets and resources.

Increased

research awareness, participation and capability across member practices.

Delivery

of workforce development programmes that support local and organisational

priorities.

Job responsibilities

Strategic Development & System

Working

Maintains

oversight of Training Hub and Research Hub activity across West London and

supports delivery against agreed local priorities.

Coordinates annual planning and

delivery activity for the Training & Research Hub.

Oversees training and research

programmes across West London, ensuring activity reflects local priorities

and workforce needs.

Works with practices, PCNs, NWL

Training Hub, NIHR, RRDN and partner organisations to support joined-up

delivery.

Maintains awareness of local,

regional and national developments relevant to workforce development,

education and research.

Provides operational insight to

local and system discussions on workforce development, education and

research.

Workforce Development, Education

& Training

Ensures

workforce development, education and training activity responds to the needs

of practices, PCNs and the wider primary care workforce.

Coordinates workforce

development, education and training programmes across West London.

Supports local workforce

priorities through education, training and professional development

initiatives.

Works with practices, PCNs and

training providers to identify workforce development requirements and

opportunities.

Supports the development and

coordination of clinical placements, educational initiatives and learning

opportunities.

Supports the introduction and

practical implementation of new and emerging roles within primary care.

Promotes primary care as a

learning environment and employment destination.

Supports recruitment and

retention initiatives through workforce development activity.

Maximises the effective use of

training funding, placement tariffs and workforce development resources.

Research Delivery & Practice

Engagement

Supports

practical research delivery across West London practices, enabling

participation in local and national programmes while minimising burden on

practices and patients.

Coordinates research activity

across West London practices and PCNs.

Acts as the main operational

link between practices, NIHR, RRDN, academic institutions, research sponsors

and other delivery partners.

Supports agreed research

priorities through study mobilisation, practice engagement and delivery

planning.

Maintains a live pipeline of

research opportunities and supports practices to identify relevant studies.

Coordinates study set-up

activity, including expressions of interest, feasibility assessments,

practice onboarding and delivery planning.

Supports practices throughout

the research lifecycle, reducing administrative burden where possible and

helping participation fit alongside routine service delivery.

Oversees the preparation and

maintenance of study-related governance documentation and associated delivery

processes.

Works with practices to identify

and address barriers to participation and supports the development of

research-active practices across West London.

Monitors study activity,

recruitment performance, participation levels and associated income,

escalating issues and risks where appropriate.

Produces regular reports on

research activity, outcomes and performance for internal and external

stakeholders.

Promotes research opportunities

through established practice networks and communication channels, supporting

increased awareness and participation.

Research Governance, Reporting &

Quality

Ensures

training and research activity is supported by proportionate governance,

clear reporting and quality assurance arrangements.

Oversees governance requirements

associated with training and research programmes.

Coordinates the preparation and

maintenance of documentation required to support research delivery, including

information governance and study-specific requirements.

Maintains accurate records of

programme activity, outcomes, funding and performance.

Produces regular reports for

internal governance groups, external partners and funding bodies.

Identifies operational risks and

supports implementation of mitigating actions.

Supports compliance with

contractual, funding and reporting requirements associated with training and

research programmes.

Promotes continuous improvement

through programme evaluation, feedback and shared learning.

Financial Management &

Performance

Oversees

Training Hub and Research Hub resources so that funding and programme

activity are managed clearly and transparently.

Manages the Training &

Research Hub budget and related reporting.

Monitors expenditure, income and

funding allocations across training and research programmes.

Produces financial, activity and

performance reports for the Training & Research Committee and LMA Board.

Ensures funded programmes meet

reporting requirements and agreed deliverables.

Supports identification of

funding opportunities relevant to Training Hub and Research Hub activity.

Maintains oversight of research

income and training funding streams, ensuring accurate reporting and

reconciliation where required.

Workforce & Delivery Integration

Supports

alignment between workforce capacity, service specifications and delivery

requirements so that services are practical to implement across PCNs.

Supports PCNs to develop

multi-disciplinary workforce plans which translate into deliverable service

models, working through the practical implications of rota design, capacity,

skill-mix and deployment across practices or at-scale.

Ensures workforce assumptions

are tested against the service specification and delivery requirements,

rather than remaining at a high-level planning stage.

Identifies workforce capacity

gaps and delivery risks early, and works with PCNs to develop realistic and

deliverable options to address these.

Works with the NWL Training Hub

and other workforce partners to align training, supervision and development

activity with current delivery pressures and future service requirements.

Supports more consistent and

effective use of workforce across PCNs, reducing variation in delivery and

improving overall service performance and income realisation.

Stakeholder Management

Acts as

a key operational interface between practices and partner organisations,

maintaining trusted relationships that support delivery.

Builds and maintains effective

working relationships with practices, PCNs, NWL Training Hub, NIHR, RRDN,

academic institutions and other partners.

Maintains effective

relationships with clinical and operational leads across member practices.

Ensures stakeholders receive

clear information on training and research opportunities, requirements and

delivery arrangements.

Represents the Training &

Research Hub within agreed meetings, working groups and delivery forums.

Key Outcomes / Accountabilities

Effective

delivery of Training Hub and Research Hub programmes across West London.

Increased

participation in training, education and research activity.

Improved

practice engagement with research opportunities.

Delivery

of agreed funding, reporting and performance requirements.

Strong

relationships with practices, PCNs, NWL Training Hub, NIHR, RRDN and partner

organisations.

Robust

governance, reporting and operational processes supporting programme

delivery.

Effective

management of Training Hub and Research Hub budgets and resources.

Increased

research awareness, participation and capability across member practices.

Delivery

of workforce development programmes that support local and organisational

priorities.

Person Specification

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Strong programme leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple programmes and workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of primary care workforce development and research delivery.
• Understanding of information governance and its application within training and research programmes.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries and influence without direct authority.
• Ability to translate priorities, opportunities and requirements into practical delivery.
• Strong attention to detail and governance requirements.
• Pragmatic, resilient and delivery-focused.
• Professional, credible and confident when working with senior stakeholders.
• Committed to supporting high-quality primary care through workforce development, education and research.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience leading programmes or projects within primary care, workforce development, education or research.
• Experience of working with GP practices, Primary Care Networks and wider healthcare partners.
• Experience coordinating research delivery activity, including practice engagement, study mobilisation and performance monitoring.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts or externally funded programmes.
• Experience producing performance, activity and financial reports.
• Experience developing effective relationships with senior clinical and operational stakeholders.
• Experience leading and managing staff.
• Experience supporting organisational change, service improvement or programme delivery across multiple stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience working with NIHR, RRDN or academic research partners.
• Experience supporting research governance, study set-up or information governance processes.
• Experience working within a Training Hub or workforce development environment.
• Experience managing externally funded programmes.
• Experience coordinating multi-site programmes or projects.
• Understanding of education funding, placement tariffs and workforce planning processes.

Person Specification

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Strong programme leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple programmes and workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of primary care workforce development and research delivery.
• Understanding of information governance and its application within training and research programmes.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries and influence without direct authority.
• Ability to translate priorities, opportunities and requirements into practical delivery.
• Strong attention to detail and governance requirements.
• Pragmatic, resilient and delivery-focused.
• Professional, credible and confident when working with senior stakeholders.
• Committed to supporting high-quality primary care through workforce development, education and research.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience leading programmes or projects within primary care, workforce development, education or research.
• Experience of working with GP practices, Primary Care Networks and wider healthcare partners.
• Experience coordinating research delivery activity, including practice engagement, study mobilisation and performance monitoring.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts or externally funded programmes.
• Experience producing performance, activity and financial reports.
• Experience developing effective relationships with senior clinical and operational stakeholders.
• Experience leading and managing staff.
• Experience supporting organisational change, service improvement or programme delivery across multiple stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience working with NIHR, RRDN or academic research partners.
• Experience supporting research governance, study set-up or information governance processes.
• Experience working within a Training Hub or workforce development environment.
• Experience managing externally funded programmes.
• Experience coordinating multi-site programmes or projects.
• Understanding of education funding, placement tariffs and workforce planning processes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

West London GP Federation

Address

St Charles Hospital

London

W10 6DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://westlondongpfederation.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West London GP Federation

Address

St Charles Hospital

London

W10 6DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://westlondongpfederation.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Strategic Development & System

Working

Maintains

oversight of Training Hub and Research Hub activity across West London and

supports delivery against agreed local priorities.

Coordinates annual planning and

delivery activity for the Training & Research Hub.

Oversees training and research

programmes across West London, ensuring activity reflects local priorities

and workforce needs.

Works with practices, PCNs, NWL

Training Hub, NIHR, RRDN and partner organisations to support joined-up

delivery.

Maintains awareness of local,

regional and national developments relevant to workforce development,

education and research.

Provides operational insight to

local and system discussions on workforce development, education and

research.

Workforce Development, Education

& Training

Ensures

workforce development, education and training activity responds to the needs

of practices, PCNs and the wider primary care workforce.

Coordinates workforce

development, education and training programmes across West London.

Supports local workforce

priorities through education, training and professional development

initiatives.

Works with practices, PCNs and

training providers to identify workforce development requirements and

opportunities.

Supports the development and

coordination of clinical placements, educational initiatives and learning

opportunities.

Supports the introduction and

practical implementation of new and emerging roles within primary care.

Promotes primary care as a

learning environment and employment destination.

Supports recruitment and

retention initiatives through workforce development activity.

Maximises the effective use of

training funding, placement tariffs and workforce development resources.

Research Delivery & Practice

Engagement

Supports

practical research delivery across West London practices, enabling

participation in local and national programmes while minimising burden on

practices and patients.

Coordinates research activity

across West London practices and PCNs.

Acts as the main operational

link between practices, NIHR, RRDN, academic institutions, research sponsors

and other delivery partners.

Supports agreed research

priorities through study mobilisation, practice engagement and delivery

planning.

Maintains a live pipeline of

research opportunities and supports practices to identify relevant studies.

Coordinates study set-up

activity, including expressions of interest, feasibility assessments,

practice onboarding and delivery planning.

Supports practices throughout

the research lifecycle, reducing administrative burden where possible and

helping participation fit alongside routine service delivery.

Oversees the preparation and

maintenance of study-related governance documentation and associated delivery

processes.

Works with practices to identify

and address barriers to participation and supports the development of

research-active practices across West London.

Monitors study activity,

recruitment performance, participation levels and associated income,

escalating issues and risks where appropriate.

Produces regular reports on

research activity, outcomes and performance for internal and external

stakeholders.

Promotes research opportunities

through established practice networks and communication channels, supporting

increased awareness and participation.

Research Governance, Reporting &

Quality

Ensures

training and research activity is supported by proportionate governance,

clear reporting and quality assurance arrangements.

Oversees governance requirements

associated with training and research programmes.

Coordinates the preparation and

maintenance of documentation required to support research delivery, including

information governance and study-specific requirements.

Maintains accurate records of

programme activity, outcomes, funding and performance.

Produces regular reports for

internal governance groups, external partners and funding bodies.

Identifies operational risks and

supports implementation of mitigating actions.

Supports compliance with

contractual, funding and reporting requirements associated with training and

research programmes.

Promotes continuous improvement

through programme evaluation, feedback and shared learning.

Financial Management &

Performance

Oversees

Training Hub and Research Hub resources so that funding and programme

activity are managed clearly and transparently.

Manages the Training &

Research Hub budget and related reporting.

Monitors expenditure, income and

funding allocations across training and research programmes.

Produces financial, activity and

performance reports for the Training & Research Committee and LMA Board.

Ensures funded programmes meet

reporting requirements and agreed deliverables.

Supports identification of

funding opportunities relevant to Training Hub and Research Hub activity.

Maintains oversight of research

income and training funding streams, ensuring accurate reporting and

reconciliation where required.

Workforce & Delivery Integration

Supports

alignment between workforce capacity, service specifications and delivery

requirements so that services are practical to implement across PCNs.

Supports PCNs to develop

multi-disciplinary workforce plans which translate into deliverable service

models, working through the practical implications of rota design, capacity,

skill-mix and deployment across practices or at-scale.

Ensures workforce assumptions

are tested against the service specification and delivery requirements,

rather than remaining at a high-level planning stage.

Identifies workforce capacity

gaps and delivery risks early, and works with PCNs to develop realistic and

deliverable options to address these.

Works with the NWL Training Hub

and other workforce partners to align training, supervision and development

activity with current delivery pressures and future service requirements.

Supports more consistent and

effective use of workforce across PCNs, reducing variation in delivery and

improving overall service performance and income realisation.

Stakeholder Management

Acts as

a key operational interface between practices and partner organisations,

maintaining trusted relationships that support delivery.

Builds and maintains effective

working relationships with practices, PCNs, NWL Training Hub, NIHR, RRDN,

academic institutions and other partners.

Maintains effective

relationships with clinical and operational leads across member practices.

Ensures stakeholders receive

clear information on training and research opportunities, requirements and

delivery arrangements.

Represents the Training &

Research Hub within agreed meetings, working groups and delivery forums.

Key Outcomes / Accountabilities

Effective

delivery of Training Hub and Research Hub programmes across West London.

Increased

participation in training, education and research activity.

Improved

practice engagement with research opportunities.

Delivery

of agreed funding, reporting and performance requirements.

Strong

relationships with practices, PCNs, NWL Training Hub, NIHR, RRDN and partner

organisations.

Robust

governance, reporting and operational processes supporting programme

delivery.

Effective

management of Training Hub and Research Hub budgets and resources.

Increased

research awareness, participation and capability across member practices.

Delivery

of workforce development programmes that support local and organisational

priorities.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Strong programme leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple programmes and workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of primary care workforce development and research delivery.
• Understanding of information governance and its application within training and research programmes.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries and influence without direct authority.
• Ability to translate priorities, opportunities and requirements into practical delivery.
• Strong attention to detail and governance requirements.
• Pragmatic, resilient and delivery-focused.
• Professional, credible and confident when working with senior stakeholders.
• Committed to supporting high-quality primary care through workforce development, education and research.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience leading programmes or projects within primary care, workforce development, education or research.
• Experience of working with GP practices, Primary Care Networks and wider healthcare partners.
• Experience coordinating research delivery activity, including practice engagement, study mobilisation and performance monitoring.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts or externally funded programmes.
• Experience producing performance, activity and financial reports.
• Experience developing effective relationships with senior clinical and operational stakeholders.
• Experience leading and managing staff.
• Experience supporting organisational change, service improvement or programme delivery across multiple stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience working with NIHR, RRDN or academic research partners.
• Experience supporting research governance, study set-up or information governance processes.
• Experience working within a Training Hub or workforce development environment.
• Experience managing externally funded programmes.
• Experience coordinating multi-site programmes or projects.
• Understanding of education funding, placement tariffs and workforce planning processes.