This Clinical Lead GP post sits at Mayfield Medical Centre, a practice run under the Salus GP Federation. The postholder leads clinical governance, CQC readiness, QOF delivery and the supervision of GPs, nurses and other clinical staff. The role also carries representation of the practice at Farnborough PCN meetings and across wider system work with the ICB. Full GMC registration and inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List are essential.
What the job involves
- Provide visible clinical leadership across the practice and lead clinical decision‑making across the multidisciplinary team
- Lead the practice's clinical governance framework, including patient safety, significant event analysis and complaints investigation
- Provide clinical leadership for CQC compliance and lead the clinical actions arising from inspections and reviews
- Provide clinical oversight of QOF delivery, Enhanced Services and contractual targets
- Lead clinical audits and quality improvement projects
- Provide high‑quality clinical care in line with evidence‑based guidelines and GMC standards
- Represent the practice at Farnborough PCN meetings and at meetings hosted by Salus, the ICB and other stakeholders
- Lead mentorship, support and development of GPs, nurses, ARRS staff and other clinicians
- Support the practice strategy, service development and business cases
- Promote safe, effective and cost‑efficient prescribing and medicines optimisation
- Lead initiatives to improve outcomes for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups and address health inequalities
- Provide clinical leadership during operational pressures and emergencies, and support business continuity planning
Qualifications
- Qualified General Practitioner
Registration & licences
- Full GMC registration and licence to practise
- Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List
Experience
- Experience working in UK general practice
- Demonstrable leadership experience
- Experience of service improvement and change management
Skills & knowledge
- Strong understanding of clinical governance and patient safety
- Knowledge of CQC regulations and quality assurance processes
- Understanding of QOF, Enhanced Services and PCN requirements
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Nice to have
- Previous Clinical Lead, Partner or Senior GP experience
- Leadership or management qualification
- Experience of CQC inspection preparation and response
- Experience within PCN, Federation or ICB structures
- Training qualification or educational supervision experience
- Quality improvement or project management experience