Lead Physician

Bupa; Dartford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Lead Physician for their Dartford clinic. The role involves providing clinical leadership, overseeing health assessments, and ensuring high standards of patient care. Candidates must have GMC registration and a strong background in General Practice. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, promoting a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Paid indemnity

Annual pay reviews

Paid study leave

CPD opportunities and leadership courses

25 days holiday, increasing with service

Bupa health insurance

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Annual Health Services Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive postgraduate experience in General Practice.
• Active GMC appraisal and revalidation.
• Experience as a trainer, partner, or principal.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Adult Health Assessments and private GP work.
• Oversee health assessments and private GP work by doctors.
• Lead delivery of emergency clinical procedures and mock scenarios.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Governance

Communication

Patient Care

Education

GMC registration with a license to practice

MRCGP qualification

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate

Safeguarding Level 3 training certificate

Job description

Job Description:

Lead Physician

Bupa Health Clinic Dartford, DA2 6QH

Competitive Salary and Fantastic Benefits

Working 3 days per week

Role Purpose

To provide leadership and support for doctors in your allocated Bupa Health Centre, (or on-site clinic or within remote services), working collaboratively with other members of the management team to ensure provision of high standards of clinical practice and customer service. Where there is a business need, this may include cross-cover of other Bupa Health Centres, onsite clinics, or remote services.

Responsibilities

1. Delivery of Adult Health Assessments and private GP work (for customers of all ages) at Bupa Health Centres, on-site or remotely.
2. Provide clinical input into the review of customer feedback comments, complaints, incidents, and risks.
3. Oversee the provision of health assessments and private GP work by the doctors within the centre or within remote services.
4. Partner with the Bupa Resource team or local administrative team and centre managers for diary management and clinical scheduling.
5. Investigate issues identified by you or team members, ensuring clinical safety is always maintained.
6. Conduct clinical audits as per the Quality Team audit schedule, liaising with the Clinical Health Assessment Leadership Team (CHALT).
7. Lead the implementation of clinical policies and procedures under guidance from the Clinical Leadership Team.
8. Ensure medicines management policies are followed, especially regarding service line/resus policy drugs.
9. Support the centre (or remote service) in preparing for CQC visits as a key stakeholder.
10. Provide clinical guidance and support to staff and other LPs, ensuring timely advice and support.
11. Lead delivery of emergency clinical procedures and mock scenarios within the centre or remotely.
12. Assist the Centre/Remote Manager and team in driving service performance, understanding financial targets, and supporting business growth.

Qualifications & Training

• GMC registration with a license to practice and on the GP register.
• Active GMC appraisal and revalidation.
• Recent NHS appraisal and on performers list.
• MRCGP qualification.
• Current practice in NHS General Practice.
• Member of a Medical Defence Organisation.
• Extensive postgraduate experience in General Practice.
• Letter of Competence Intrauterine Techniques (LoC IUT).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
• Experience as a trainer, partner, or principal.
• Safeguarding Level 3 training certificate.
• Experience as an appraiser, mentor, and in leadership roles.

Benefits

Our benefits aim to support holistic health, including mental, physical, financial, social, and environmental wellbeing through our Viva programme. We promote flexible working and family-friendly benefits, including:

• Paid indemnity
• Annual pay reviews
• Paid study leave
• CPD opportunities and leadership courses
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, with buy/sell options
• Bupa health insurance
• Enhanced pension and life insurance
• Annual Health Services Bonus Scheme

For more information or questions, contact Ariana Lacerda at [e-mail].

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, committed to fair treatment and reasonable adjustments during recruitment. For accessible information, email [e-mail].

Time Type: Full time

Job Area: Clinical Services

Locations: Clinic - Dartford