At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate in primary care services across Sussex, ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Company: Join Sussex Primary Care, a forward-thinking NHS subsidiary dedicated to community health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunity for impactful collaboration and career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of healthcare while working with diverse teams and communities.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in NHS primary care and strong strategic thinking skills required.
The predicted salary is between 101700 - 124300 £ per year.
Our Story: Sussex Primary Care (SPC) manages six GP surgeries across Sussex with a combined list size of 48,500 patients. The business is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) and was set up to support GP practices looking for a different way of working, forming a unique and innovative partnership between GP services and NHS community services. Our practices are geographically spread out across East and West Sussex, offering a wide variety of experiences with serving different parts of the Sussex footprint in urban and rural areas. We’re an organisation committed to learning from our staff and patients, through which we can deliver excellence care in our communities.
Summary of role: As Director of Primary Care, you will be responsible for the strategic leadership, operational performance and future development of Sussex Primary Care, working closely with the SPC Board, Clinical Director, Practice Managers and GP Leads to deliver high-quality, sustainable services across our growing portfolio of GP practices.
- Provide strategic leadership for Sussex Primary Care, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and financially sustainable primary care services across all practices.
- Lead GP practice governance, quality, risk management and regulatory compliance, ensuring continuous improvement and readiness for CQC inspection.
- Be a key member of the SPC Board and senior leadership team, contributing to organisational strategy, growth and decision-making.
- Lead operational performance, service transformation and innovation across multiple GP practices.
- Develop strong partnerships with GP practices, Primary Care Networks, commissioners, the Integrated Care Board, local authorities and wider system partners.
- Drive financial sustainability, business development and new opportunities for organisational growth.
- Act as an ambassador for Sussex Primary Care across Sussex and the wider NHS system.
What We're Looking For: We are looking for an experienced Senior Leader with a strong track record in NHS primary care, operational management and transformational change. You will bring exceptional leadership, relationship-building and strategic thinking skills, together with a deep understanding of GP contracts, governance, quality and performance management. Experience of working across organisational boundaries and influencing at system level is essential.
Key Relationships:
- SPC Board
- SCFT Executive Team
- Clinical Director
- GP Leads
- Practice Managers
- Primary Care Networks (PCNs)
- NHS Surrey & Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB)
- Community, acute and mental health provider organisations
Responsibilities:
- Lead and support a diverse portfolio of GP practices across Sussex.
- Deliver operational excellence, strong governance and an outstanding patient experience.
- Develop and deliver strategic and business plans aligned to organisational objectives.
- Lead service improvement, transformation and integration programmes.
- Ensure delivery of contractual, financial and quality performance targets.
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across the Sussex health and care system.
- Create a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
To arrange an informal chat with our Deputy Chief Operating Officer about this opportunity, please contact us on [email protected]. For the full job description visit NHS Jobs.
Director - Primary Care in Brighton employer: Sussex Primary Care
At Sussex Primary Care, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our focus on continuous learning and development, ensuring that our staff are equipped to deliver high-quality care across diverse urban and rural settings in Sussex. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values your contributions and supports your professional journey within the NHS framework.
