Trailblazer Fellowship Programme
Applications for 2026/27 are now closed
Please click on 'Application Process for expressions of interest for the 2026/27 cohort' below for full details.
The Post-CCT GP Trailblazer fellowship, is an innovative health equity-based leadership fellowship for GPs in their first 5 years after qualification
GP Practices can apply for funding for GP trailblazer programme fellowship roles to help reduce health inequalities in their area.
The funding is available to practices as a contribution to meet the costs of 2 sessions per week of protected study / professional development time (up to £22,567) for a maximum of 12 months. Fellows can apply for a limited budget to support additional training and projects, and to cover travel- it is anticipated that this year this will be £500 per fellow (£250 to cover travel and £250 for self-determined CPD/project support).
In Yorkshire and Humber, practices whose populations experience high levels of socioeconomic deprivation or those serving marginalised groups can apply for our innovative and exciting Trailblazer scheme, with a fantastic programme of education and support.
The organisation hosting the fellowship will be expected to advertise the post, appoint to the post and meet the cost of employing the fellow for the remaining clinical sessions in addition to any additional sessional or on-costs above the £22,567 for the trailblazer sessions which may occur.
Detailed guidance is available under the 'documents' section below.
To obtain further information please email: j.uzo1@nhs.net
*Please note, you may only apply for one type of fellowship (Trailblazer or Educational Leadership). Alumni from either fellowship may not apply for the other type at a later date.
Educational Leadership Fellowship Programme for Doctors, Clinicians and Managers in Primary Care
Applications for 2026/27 are now closed
Please see our flyer for full details.
This 12 month fellowship in collaboration with the Yorkshire and Humber GP school is designed to empower and equip doctors, clinicians and managers with the skills, knowledge, and network necessary to drive innovation and excellence in primary care education. This fellowship focuses on developing leaders who can create, enhance, and sustain educational networks across practices and primary care networks (PCNs), fostering collaboration and continuous improvement in medical and clinical training and practice.
*Please note, you may only apply for one type of fellowship (Trailblazer or Educational Leadership). Alumni from either fellowship may not apply for the other type at a later date.
The programme aims to offer varied and interesting roles for GPs in the first five years of their career – of benefit to them, patients and the healthcare system. Funding is made available to practices to help cover the cost of 2 sessions per week of GP time to undertake work, postgraduate learning or professional development relevant to the fellowship.
Recent years’ have seen practices recruiting to posts across the region, helping to recruit and retain GPs at a time of significant workforce pressure and improve primary care services. Applications for posts should be made via our online form at: Yorkshire and Humber Trailblazer Programme Post-CCT Fellowship 2026/27 application form
All applications will be reviewed by our panel, with the highest scoring applications offered funding if application numbers exceed available fellowships in each locality.
The deadline for applications is midnight on Thursday 25th June 2026.
1) Complete the online expression of interest form which includes employing practice and PCN support/agreement via MS Form https://forms.office.com/e/578zn8aMTG AND
2) Email the following to Sheruba Draviaraj, Project manager sdraviaraj@nhs.net
a) Submit a 1000-word essay or video submission outlining your interest in this fellowship, your experience in primary care education and your vision for educational network development
b) Provide two letters of recommendations from colleagues who are familiar with your work. One of these should be from an established and experienced primary care clinician and the other ideally a recent supervisor of your work.
c) A copy of your c.v.
Deadline for submission 31st January 2025
