Clinical Lead for Urgent Treatment Centre & GP OOH Service

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Crewe; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cheshire is seeking a part-time Lead GP for the Urgent Treatment Centre and GP OOH services. The role requires proven leadership experience within a GP OOH/UTC setting. You will oversee delivery of patient care, mentor staff, and ensure adherence to clinical standards. Candidates must have GMC Registration and be committed to quality care. This position offers an opportunity to develop management skills and influence service delivery in a patient-focused model.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise and on the National Performers list.
• Previous Leadership or Management qualification is desirable.
• Demonstrates good understanding of current clinical practice issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality standards and performance targets for patient care.
• Provide mentorship to medical, nursing, and administrative staff.
• Ensure adherence to Trust policies and promote best practices.

Skills

Analytical and problem solving skills

Effective leadership skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to manage complex workload under pressure

Influencing & Negotiating skills

Education

MBBS or MBchB

Membership of relevant college

Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise

Job description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the role of Lead GP for the Urgent Treatment Centre and GP OOH services at Mid Cheshire Hospital, Crewe. This is a part time post being offered at 7.5 hours per week.

We are looking for someone with proven leadership experience, preferably within a GP OOH/UTC setting, enabling them to quickly engage with the tasks, activities and challenges associated with service delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your management and leadership skills, gain experience in strategic clinical oversight, and play a pivotal role in shaping urgent care delivery. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence service delivery, support workforce sustainability and contribute to building a modern, efficient and patient‑focused primary model of care for the future.

You are required to have continuous full registration with the GMC and to continue to hold a Licence to Practise. In addition, you are required to be on the Specialist Register.

Main duties of the job

• Oversee the delivery of quality standards and performance targets to ensure safe, effective, and timely patient care, including monitoring key performance indicators, reviewing clinical outcomes, and implementing improvements where necessary.
• Provide ongoing support, guidance, and mentorship to medical, nursing, and administrative staff, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Ensure adherence to Trust policies, clinical protocols, and governance frameworks, promoting best practice and high standards across all areas of service delivery.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between teams, acting as a point of contact for escalation of clinical issues.
• Support workforce development, including identifying training needs, encouraging professional development opportunities, and promoting a culture of continuous learning.
• Contribute to service planning and improvement initiatives, including the development and implementation of local policies, pathways, and initiatives aimed at improving patient care and service efficiency.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K).

The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.

We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, that there is an opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Job description

Further information regarding the role can be found within the attached job description or by contacting the department directly.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise and on the National Performers list.
• MBBS or MBchB.
• Membership of relevant college.
• Meet DBS and other checks required for recruitment process.

Desirable

• Previous Leadership or Management qualification.
• Works substantially and clinically in both UTC and GP OOH Service.

Skills

Essential

• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to manage a complex workload under pressure and delegate in order to deliver deadlines.
• Influencing & Negotiating skills.

Desirable

• Evidence of business focus, suitable for a Foundation Trust.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates good understanding of current issues relating to their designated area of clinical practice.
• Experience of clinical leadership and management at a senior level.
• Experience providing supervision and mentorship.

Desirable

• Experience in service redesign and delivery.
• Financial Management.
• Experience of strategic planning and decision making.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Committed to quality and best practice.
• Team player able to work within a MDT.
• Energy, enthusiasm and drive for innovation.
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines abiding by performance requirements.
• Pragmatic, tenacious and resilient.
• Corporate approach.