Job summary
GP Supervisor - Local Care Direct (LCD)
Join Local Care Direct and play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality urgent care across West Yorkshire. As a GP Supervisor, you'll provide clinical leadership, manage risk, oversee patient pathways and support service delivery during peak demand.
We're looking for: A qualified GP with active registration Urgent care experience (desirable) Strong communication and decision-making skills Knowledge of SystmOne/OPEL (desirable)
Location: Bradley, Huddersfield Hours: Evenings, weekends, bank holidays and additional winter shifts.
A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to patients while developing your leadership skills within a supportive organisation.
Local Care Direct: Your Partner in Healthcare Excellence Find out more about us at Local Care Direct.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
As GP Supervisor, you will provide senior clinical leadership across urgent primary care services, ensuring safe, effective and responsive patient care. You will oversee clinical demand and capacity, coordinate resources across triage, appointments and home visits, manage clinical risk, and provide expert advice and support to clinicians and operational colleagues. Working closely with Duty Managers and senior clinical leads, you will support patient flow, escalate concerns appropriately, contribute to service improvement, and maintain the highest standards of clinical governance, patient safety and quality of care.
About us
About Local Care Direct
Local Care Direct (LCD) is a values-led social enterprise providing urgent and community healthcare services across West Yorkshire. With around 500 colleagues working across 17 sites, we deliver care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, helping people access the right care at the right time.
We are committed to honesty, integrity, fairness, kindness and respect, creating a supportive environment where colleagues can develop and make a real difference.
Benefits include:
- NHS Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Volunteer leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working opportunities (role dependent)
- Blue Light Card discounts
Join us and be part of an organisation that puts people first.
To read more, please visit our website: Local Care Direct
Job description
Job responsibilities
GP Supervisor - Local Care Direct (LCD)
Join Local Care Direct and play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality urgent care across West Yorkshire. As a GP Supervisor, you'll provide clinical leadership, manage risk, oversee patient pathways and support service delivery during peak demand.
We're looking for: A qualified GP with active registration Urgent care experience (desirable) Strong communication and decision-making skills Knowledge of SystmOne/OPEL (desirable)
Location: Bradley, Huddersfield Hours: Evenings, weekends, bank holidays and additional winter shifts.
A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to patients while developing your leadership skills within a supportive organisation.
Local Care Direct: Your Partner in Healthcare Excellence Find out more about us at Local Care Direct.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Please see Job Description
Desirable
- Please see Job Description
Experience
Essential
- A fully qualified General Practitioner (GP) with active registration.
- Experience in urgent care or high-demand healthcare settings.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive, adaptable mindset and a commitment to professional development.
Desirable
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems (e.g. SystmOne) and OPEL protocols is desirable.
Additional Criteria
Essential
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Desirable
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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
Local Care Direct
Address
Unit 2
Longbow Close
Bradley
West Yorkshire
HD2 1GQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.localcaredirect.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
GP Supervisor in Bradley employer: Local Care Direct
Local Care Direct is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of its staff and the communities they serve. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills in a supportive environment while contributing to meaningful health outcomes in Kirklees. The collaborative work culture fosters innovation and dedication, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in healthcare management.
