Deputy Medical Director - Practice Services

BrisDoc Healthcare Services; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BrisDoc Healthcare Services is seeking a Deputy Medical Director for Practice Services to enhance care quality and support clinical teams. This role offers an opportunity for GPs to gain senior leadership experience in a supportive environment focused on innovation and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Qualified GP with diverse experience.
• Passionate about clinical excellence and innovation.
• Experience in leadership roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic clinical leadership to improve health outcomes.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders and support quality improvement.
• Mentor and support clinical staff and trainees.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Governance

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Medical Degree

GP Registration

Job description

Deputy Medical Director - Practice Services

Join to apply for the Deputy Medical Director - Practice Services role at BrisDoc Healthcare Services.

At BrisDoc, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare that truly makes a difference. As a leading provider of NHS urgent and in-hours primary care across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire, we foster innovation, clinical excellence, and patient-centred care within an open learning culture.

We are seeking a motivated and capable GP to step into the role of Deputy Medical Director (DMD) for Practice Services. This pivotal role is designed to enhance the quality of care, support the clinical workforce, and drive intra-and inter-practice improvements within BrisDoc's Practice Services.

This is an excellent opportunity for one or more GPs with diverse experiences and backgrounds to gain senior leadership experience in a supportive, nurturing environment. We are looking for GPs passionate about fostering innovation and championing clinical excellence in general practice.

Key Dates (subject to change)

• Vacancy closes: 11th June 2025
• Shortlisting: 12th-13th June 2025
• Job conversations: Week commencing 16th June 2025
• Visits to practices: Week commencing 16th June 2025
• Formal interviews: Provisionally scheduled for 24th June 2025

We welcome informal telephone conversations about this role. To speak with the Medical Director, please email [e-mail].

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once enough suitable applications are received.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic clinical leadership to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities across BrisDoc’s Practice Services.
• Foster strong relationships within and between practices, and with external stakeholders, including local practices, One Care, VSCE, and the ICB.
• Support clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to a culture of openness and learning, working alongside established teams.
• Collaborate with the Head of Practice Services and Medical Director to align clinical initiatives with operational priorities.
• Mentor and support Lead GPs, clinical leaders, GPs, and GP trainees, fostering professional growth within a supportive framework.
• Represent BrisDoc in PCN, clinical forums, and external stakeholder meetings, contributing to primary care strategy within BNSSG.

BrisDoc is an employee-owned social enterprise with over twenty years of experience in providing NHS healthcare. We serve over one million patients across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire through our various services.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Applications from people of all backgrounds are encouraged.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Ann Price
• Job Title: HR Advisor
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]