BUPA Lead Physician

KIMS Hospital; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A private healthcare provider in Maidstone is seeking an experienced Lead Physician to deliver high-quality clinical care and support a team of doctors. The role requires clinical leadership, comprehensive health assessments, and engagement in clinical governance. Applicants should be GMC registered GPs with a passion for patient-centred care and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday

Free secure staff parking

Pension scheme

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Up to 40% off some services

Employee Assistance Platform

Retail discounts and cashback

Discounted gym membership

Annual flu vaccination

Free eye test

Qualifications

• Experienced GMC registered GP.
• Passion for delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership and team development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to doctors and Health Advisors.
• Deliver comprehensive health assessments with a varied caseload.
• Play a key role in clinical governance and audits.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient-centred care

Excellent communication

Decision-making

Organisational skills

Education

GMC registration

Job description

Lead Physician – Bupa Health Clinics (Sevenoaks, Orpington, Tunbridge Wells)

Permanent | Full-time | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you a dynamic and experienced GP with a passion for clinical leadership? Do you thrive in a supportive, high-quality care environment where your input truly shapes service delivery? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.

As a Lead Physician, you will be at the forefront of delivering excellence in clinical care while guiding and supporting a team of dedicated doctors and Health Advisors. Your leadership will ensure consistent standards of high-quality care across Bupa Health Clinics at Sevenoaks Medical Centre, Lyca Health Orpington and The Royal Tunbridge Wells Clinic. This is an exciting opportunity to blend hands-on clinical work with strategic oversight in a setting that prioritises patient experience, clinical governance, and continuous professional development.

About The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Providing clinical leadership and management to Bupa doctors and Health Advisors across our centres and remote services.
• Delivering comprehensive health assessments with a varied caseload.
• Playing a key role in clinical governance, including audits, incident reviews, and preparation for CQC inspections.
• Supporting and mentoring GPs through CPD, appraisals, and performance management, fostering a culture of excellence and learning.
• Driving results and quality improvements in collaboration with centre and hospital management teams.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• An experienced GMC registered GP.
• Passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership, team development, and performance management.
• Excellent communication, decision-making and organisational skills.
• Confidence in working within both face-to-face and remote services.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and healthcare improvement.
  
  

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within the private healthcare sector including carrying out health assessments.
• Background in mentoring, training, and appraisal.
• Familiarity with quality improvement frameworks and commercial healthcare operations.
  
  

Why Bupa?

At our Bupa Clinics, we don’t just care for our patients – we care for our people. You’ll be supported by experienced clinical and operational teams, benefit from structured CPD opportunities, and work in an environment where your expertise is recognised, and your leadership makes a genuine difference. This role offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful service development within a respected private healthcare organisation.

At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace. That’s why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing.

KIMS Hospital Employees Enjoy The Following Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
• Free secure staff parking
• Pension scheme
• Private health insurance
• Life assurance
• Up to 40% off some of KIMS Hospital services
• Employee Assistance Platform
• Retail discounts and cashback
• Discounted gym membership
• Annual flu vaccination
• Free eye test
  
  

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

Ready to shape the future of private primary care with Bupa?

Join a healthcare provider where clinical leadership is valued, and patient care comes first.

Apply online today to take the next step in your leadership journey with Bupa.

For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Diane in our recruitment team on 01622 237634 or email [e-mail].

Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

Posted 29th July 2025

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