Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Lead GP to join a practice that is supported by a large multi-site organisation with a value-driven team focused on quality, compassion, innovation & fun!Tempted by the aspects of GP partnership but not keen on getting tied down with all the risks, liabilities and bureaucracy?Autonomy and support to drive innovation and lead change.
No scripts to sign!
Centralised coding & prescribing
Ambient transcribing eases admin load
Strong secretarial support
A Digital Hub powering GP-led total triage
Thrive with us:
1:1 Partner-led mentorship & coaching
Org-wide learning events goodbye professional isolation!
Develop specialist interests:
Daily coffee huddles & regular clinical meetings
Wellbeing-focused: EAP, ParkRun, socials, away daysTheClinical Lead GPplays a pivotal role in shaping, leading, and delivering high-quality clinical care within general practice. This position combines frontline clinical work with strategic leadership, ensuring the practice maintains excellence in patient outcomes, safety, and service innovation.
As a senior member of the multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Lead GP provides oversight, mentorship, and guidance to colleagues, including salaried GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals. They act as a key link between the practice, the Primary Care Network (PCN), local ICB, and community services, contributing to integrated care and new models of delivery.
Main duties of the job
The role involves:
- Clinical Leadership:Driving best practice, governance, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Strategic Input:Supporting the Practice Manager and Partners in planning, workforce development, and implementation of health priorities.
- Mentorship & Education:Providing supervision and professional development for clinicians and trainees.
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- Innovation & Improvement:Leading audits, reviewing policies, and enhancing patient experience and efficiency.
- Representation:Acting as a clinical representative in PCN meetings, multidisciplinary forums, and local collaborations.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced GP who is passionate about leadership, collaboration, and shaping the future of primary care.
About us
We operate from a purpose-built building in Walthamstow village serving 18, 500 patients with a large team of 2 GP Partners, a GP Clinical Lead, 12 part time GPs and a wide array of Allied Health Professionals. We are a training practice for both GP trainees and medical students and uphold a strong ethos of clinical excellence.
We have a 100% digitised access model delivered via a Digital Hub and we are looking to recruit GPs who are happy triaging. We offer 15-minute appointments to support high quality care and have a centralised administrative, secretarial, coding and pharmacy team to reduce GP workload. 2 on site GP Partners provide mentorship and are able to support future leaders with local portfolio opportunities within the PCN, place, system and national footprint. We have a strong ethos of having fun with regular staff team lunches, social activities and team building away days
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide strong clinical leadership within the practice, ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective patient care in line with national and local guidelines. Responsibilities include overseeing clinical governance, safeguarding, quality improvement, and audit activity, while supporting CQC compliance. The role involves chairing and contributing to key practice and PCN clinical meetings, supporting multidisciplinary working, and acting as a point of escalation for clinicians. The post holder will undertake regular clinical sessions to maintain oversight of service delivery, support education and training of learners, contribute to service development, and promote patient-centred care through engagement and feedback.Full job description available on enquiry and application
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP practice
Desirable
- Experience of delivering education and training Experience of triaging
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP
Desirable
- Preferably previous Clinical lead expereince
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Addison Road Medical Practice
Address
Comely Bank Clinic
46 Ravenswood Rd
Walthamstow
London
E17 9LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.addisonroadmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Contact Details:
Addison Road Medical Practice Recruitment Team
