Clinical Lead GP

The Methodist Church in Britain; Minehead; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

30 days leave + bank holidays

CPD time 10%

Indemnity cover

Relocation support

Visa sponsorship

Flexible patterns

Job summary

OneMedical Group in Minehead is seeking a Clinical Lead GP to steer clinical governance and service development within a busy primary care service. The role combines hands-on GP clinics with leadership duties across a practice of around 10,000 patients.

The successful candidate will be GMC-registered, on the GP Specialty Register and on the Performers List, with a strong interest in audit, quality improvement and team development.

Qualifications

• GMC registration as a GP and entitlement to practice in the UK.
• Registered on GP Specialty Register with access to the Performers List.
• Proven experience in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical leadership and mentorship across the multidisciplinary team.
• Act as CQC Registered Manager and oversee governance, safety and compliance.
• Support recruitment, development and retention of clinical colleagues.
• Collaborate with Business Manager on service improvement and sustainable primary care.
• Deliver high-quality planned and urgent primary care with continuity.
• Lead clinical meetings and support quality improvement and medicines management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Teamwork

Digital literacy

Education

GMC registration as GP

GP Specialty Register

Performers List

Tools

EMIS Web

NHS Digital systems

Job description

Clinical Lead GP role at Minehead Medical Centre, a permanent post within OneMedical Group's primary care service. The post combines hands-on GP clinics with leading clinical governance, quality and team development across a practice of around 10,000 patients. It also carries the role of CQC Registered Manager, and the successful candidate will work alongside the Business Manager on service improvement. Fit depends on current GMC and performers list registration and a real interest in leadership and audit.

What the job involves

• Provide visible clinical leadership, guidance and mentorship across the multidisciplinary team
• Act as CQC Registered Manager and maintain clinical governance, safety and compliance standards
• Support recruitment, development and retention of clinical colleagues and a culture of learning
• Work with the Business Manager on service improvement and a sustainable primary care model
• Deliver high-quality planned and urgent primary care with a focus on continuity
• Lead clinical meetings and support quality improvement, QOF, medicines management and service development
• Balance clinical sessions with leadership and service development time

Registration & licences

• GMC registration as a General Practitioner
• Place on the GP Specialty Register
• Place on the Performers List

Experience

• Significant experience working as a GP
• Interest in clinical leadership and service improvement
• Experience of, or strong interest in, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and patient safety

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across a multidisciplinary team
• Collaborative approach, with the ability to mentor and develop colleagues
• Strong organisational skills, clinical accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong digital and clinical system literacy
• Positive approach to change and service transformation

Other

• Commitment to the values and vision of OneMedical Group

What’s offered

• NHS pension with 20.6% employer contribution
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), plus an extra day for every year of service
• 10% of weekly hours protected for CPD, plus 5 days study leave a year (pro-rata)
• Full indemnity cover for hours worked
• Relocation support and Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for eligible candidates
• Flexible full or part-time patterns, with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• 24/7 mental health support via Health Assured EAP, eye care vouchers, cycle to work scheme and Refer a Friend bonus
• Elevate Academy pathways covering induction, apprenticeships, leadership and education