Job summary13,000 - 14,000 Per Session + Vehicle through our car schemePenrose Health is a GP group delivering primary care across South East London. We operate with strong clinical leadership and professional operational support to allow clinicians to focus on patient care and quality.
We are recruiting Lead GPs to combine hands-on clinical practice with responsibility for leading the GP team and supporting high-quality, consistent care at practice level.
This role offers more scope and influence than a traditional salaried GP post, without the financial or operational risk of partnership.
Main duties of the jobThis role is suited to GPs who: Are experienced and interested in clinical leadershipEnjoy supporting and developing colleaguesCare about consistency, standards, and qualityWant to reduce avoidable workload through better decision-makingAre looking for influence and development without partnership riskSession commitmentMinimum 6 sessions per week which will include 2 protected leadership sessionsWe're open to any number of sessions from 6-9 per weekRemaining sessions are clinicalAbout usPenrose Health is on a mission to deliver outstanding healthcare to every patient we serve.
We care for 75,000+ people across 9 sites in South East London, supported by a team of 200+ clinicians and staff. Our model is built on permanent, diverse teams, strong governance, and a clear focus on continuity, quality, and access.
We work closely with NHS partners to deliver a full range of services from routine checks to complex, long-term care backed by robust systems and a culture of continuous improvement.
We're proud to hold a CQC "Good" rating and consistently receive strong feedback from patients.
Learn more at .uk. DetailsDate posted08 September 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
78,000 to 126,000 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Part-time
Reference number574546Job locationsNightingale SurgeryLondonLondonSE12 8NPUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesLead GPs continue to work clinically while also acting as the senior clinical leader on site.
You will:
Lead and line manage the GP team at your allocated practiceSupport newly qualified and transitioning GPsProvide clinical leadership and escalation support to all clinicians on siteAct as the clinical safeguarding lead on siteBe a senior clinical presence for in-person patient complaintsWork alongside AHP Leads, who retain line management responsibility for their teamsA key part of the role is improving how clinical decisions affect demand and workload.
You will lead the team to: Reduce unnecessary GP-booked follow-upsImprove first-time resolution where clinically appropriateReduce avoidable cancelled clinics caused by absence or poor planningImprove consistency in clinical decision-making and safety-nettingYou are not responsible for appointment scheduling or operational rostering.
You are responsible for clinical standards, behaviours, and reliability.
How we workPenrose Health is not a traditional GP partnership.
Partners lead clinically across the groupA Central Management Team runs the operationsClinicians are supported by HR, Clinical Admin, Welcome Teams, and cross-group AHP LeadsThis structure allows Lead GPs to focus on patients, team leadership, safeguarding, and quality improvement, supported by experienced operational colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesLead GPs continue to work clinically while also acting as the senior clinical leader on site.
You will:
Lead and line manage the GP team at your allocated practiceSupport newly qualified and transitioning GPsProvide clinical leadership and escalation support to all clinicians on siteAct as the clinical safeguarding lead on siteBe a senior clinical presence for in-person patient complaintsWork alongside AHP Leads, who retain line management responsibility for their teamsA key part of the role is improving how clinical decisions affect demand and workload.
You will lead the team to: Reduce unnecessary GP-booked follow-upsImprove first-time resolution where clinically appropriateReduce avoidable cancelled clinics caused by absence or poor planningImprove consistency in clinical decision-making and safety-nettingYou are not responsible for appointment scheduling or operational rostering.
You are responsible for clinical standards, behaviours, and reliability.
How we workPenrose Health is not a traditional GP partnership.
Partners lead clinically across the groupA Central Management Team runs the operationsClinicians are supported by HR, Clinical Admin, Welcome Teams, and cross-group AHP LeadsThis structure allows Lead GPs to focus on patients, team leadership, safeguarding, and quality improvement, supported by experienced operational colleagues. xohmjla Person Specification
Professional registration & qualifications
EssentialQualified GP with a minimum of 2 years post-CCT experienceGMC registered with a licence to practise Registered on the NHS Performers List
Leadership & management capability
EssentialExperience supporting or influencing other cliniciansConfidence addressing challenge and performance concernsWillingness to take responsibility for standards and outcomes
Working style & behaviours
EssentialStrong time management and prioritisationAble to protect leadership timeCalm, credible, and professionalCollaborative and relationship-focused
Systems & governance
EssentialComfortable using EMIS and clinical systemsUnderstanding of clinical governance and audit
Person Specification
Professional registration & qualifications
EssentialQualified GP with a minimum of 2 years post-CCT experienceGMC registered with a licence to practise Registered on the NHS Performers List
Leadership & management capability
EssentialExperience supporting or influencing other cliniciansConfidence addressing challenge and performance concernsWillingness to take responsibility for standards and outcomes
Working style & behaviours
EssentialStrong time management and prioritisationAble to protect leadership timeCalm, credible, and professionalCollaborative and relationship-focused
Systems & governance
EssentialComfortable using EMIS and clinical systemsUnderstanding of clinical governance and auditDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer namePenrose HealthAddressNightingale SurgeryLondonLondonSE12 8NPUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePenrose HealthAddressNightingale SurgeryLondonLondonSE12 8NPUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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