Locum Lead GP in West Bromwich

Job summaryWe are looking for an experienced and motivated Clinical Lead GP to join us, covering both our UTC's at Sandwell and Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, providing clinical leadership across the services.Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per weekThis is an exciting opportunity for a GP who combines strong clinical expertise with leadership, governance and quality improvement experience. You will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality patient care, while supporting and developing the wider clinical team.Working closely with the Service Manager, Medical Director, Clinical Quality & Governance Team and other clinical leads, you will provide visible clinical leadership and assurance across the service.Main duties of the jobAs Clinical Lead GP, you will:Provide high-quality clinical consultations and assessment of patients presenting to the Urgent Care Centre.Provide clinical management, supervision and support to the clinical team.Lead on clinical quality assurance, including consultation audits, annual appraisals and clinical performance.Support recruitment of GPs, including reviewing applications, participating in interviews and supporting decisions around locum cliniciansClinical ResponsibilitiesYou will be expected to make autonomous professional decisions regarding patient presentations, including:Assessing, diagnosing and managing acute primary care presentations.Providing appropriate treatment, advice, counselling and health education.Maintaining clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.Collecting and contributing to data for audit and quality improvement.Supporting accurate patient record summarisation and clinical coding.Identifying and escalating issues relating to clinical quality, safety and risk.Maintaining up-to-date knowledge and practice through continuing professional development and lifelong learning.PHL Group was founded in 2009 by a team of experienced General Practitioners and commercial partners, driven by a clear vision to deliver high-quality healthcare services that positively impact local communities. Led by an experienced team of clinicians and healthcare leaders with extensive expertise across urgent and primary care settings, PHL Group operates a wide range of services across the UK and internationally, including Integrated Urgent Care, GP Practices, Custody Healthcare, ADHD services, Home Visiting, and Wait Time Support.Supported by a well-established organisational infrastructure, robust clinical governance, and industry-leading professionals, PHL Group is committed to enabling people to remain well and receive the best possible health and social care through innovation, quality, and compassion. Interviews will be held throughout the advertising period, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.Full-time, Flexible working Reference numberE0062-26-0112Job locationsSandwell Urgent Treatment CentreLittle LaneWest BromwichB71 4HRUnited KingdomNew Queen Elizabeth Hospital BirminghamMindelsohn WayEdgbastonBIRMINGHAMB15 2GWUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs Clinical Lead GP, you will:Provide high-quality clinical consultations and assessment of patients presenting to the Urgent Care Centre.Provide clinical management, supervision and support to the clinical team.Lead on clinical quality assurance, including consultation audits, annual appraisals and clinical performance.Lead and contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement projects and clinical standard setting.Identify areas of clinical risk and work with relevant teams to develop appropriate mitigation plans.Support the investigation and management of clinical incidents, complaints and escalations.Support compliance with CQC requirements, clinical governance standards and NHS policies.Provide clinical assurance to the Medical Director regarding clinical safety, quality and performance.Support recruitment of GPs, including reviewing applications, participating in interviews and supporting decisions around locum clinicians.Work with the resourcing team when reviewing applicants with previous/current medical legal claims or GMC investigations.Work collaboratively with other clinical leads to provide cross-site clinical cover where required.Assessing, diagnosing and managing acute primary care presentations.Providing appropriate treatment, advice, counselling and health education.Maintaining clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.Collecting and contributing to data for audit and quality improvement.Supporting accurate patient record summarisation and clinical coding.Identifying and escalating issues relating to clinical quality, safety and risk.Maintaining up-to-date knowledge and practice through continuing professional development and lifelong learning.Job responsibilitiesAs Clinical Lead GP, you will:Provide high-quality clinical consultations and assessment of patients presenting to the Urgent Care Centre.Provide clinical management, supervision and support to the clinical team.Lead on clinical quality assurance, including consultation audits, annual appraisals and clinical performance.Lead and contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement projects and clinical standard setting.Identify areas of clinical risk and work with relevant teams to develop appropriate mitigation plans.Support the investigation and management of clinical incidents, complaints and escalations.Support compliance with CQC requirements, clinical governance standards and NHS policies.Provide clinical assurance to the Medical Director regarding clinical safety, quality and performance.Support recruitment of GPs, including reviewing applications, participating in interviews and supporting decisions around locum clinicians.Work with the resourcing team when reviewing applicants with previous/current medical legal claims or GMC investigations.Work collaboratively with other clinical leads to provide cross-site clinical cover where required.Assessing, diagnosing and managing acute primary care presentations.Providing appropriate treatment, advice, counselling and health education.Maintaining clear, accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.Collecting and contributing to data for audit and quality improvement.Supporting accurate patient record summarisation and clinical coding.Identifying and escalating issues relating to clinical quality, safety and risk.Maintaining up-to-date knowledge and practice through continuing professional development and lifelong learning.EssentialStrong clinical skills in the assessment, diagnosis and management of acute primary care presentations.Experience working in primary care, ideally within an area with significant health inequalities or complex health needs.Experience providing primary care in and/or out-of-hours settings.Good understanding of clinical governance, quality assurance, audit and risk management.Knowledge of current NHS policies and service requirements.Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure.Good IT skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office and rapidly adapt to new clinical IT systems.EssentialMBBS or equivalent medical degree.Completion of GP training / CCT (JCPTGP / PMETB or equivalent).Inclusion on the relevant Medical Performers List, with no conditions or restrictions preventing you from undertaking the role.Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development.Ability to successfully complete an Enhanced DBS check. EssentialStrong clinical skills in the assessment, diagnosis and management of acute primary care presentations.Experience working in primary care, ideally within an area with significant health inequalities or complex health needs.Experience providing primary care in and/or out-of-hours settings.Good understanding of clinical governance, quality assurance, audit and risk management.Knowledge of current NHS policies and service requirements.Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure.Good IT skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office and rapidly adapt to new clinical IT systems.EssentialMBBS or equivalent medical degree.Completion of GP training / CCT (JCPTGP / PMETB or equivalent).Inclusion on the relevant Medical Performers List, with no conditions or restrictions preventing you from undertaking the role.Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development.Ability to successfully complete an Enhanced DBS check.Disclosure 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.NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Disclosure 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.NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer namePartnering Health LtdAddressSandwell Urgent Treatment CentreLittle LaneWest BromwichB71 4HRUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePartnering Health LtdAddressSandwell Urgent Treatment CentreLittle LaneWest BromwichB71 4HRUnited KingdomEmployer's website