Lead Physician

Bupa; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid indemnity

Annual pay review

Paid study leave

CPD opportunities and leadership cours

25 days holiday

Bupa health insurance

Enhanced pension plan and life cover

Annual Health Services Bonus Scheme

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a Lead Physician at the Wharfside Health Centre, London, to provide professional leadership for doctors and ensure high standards of care and patient experience. You will coordinate clinical governance, audits and policy implementation, while collaborating with the management team on scheduling and financial targets.

The role covers on-site and remote service delivery, including health assessments and private GP work, with a focus on safety, quality and staff development within

Qualifications

• GMC registration and current GP licence to practice.
• Significant postgraduate experience in General Practice.
• MRCGP membership or equivalent.
• Current Basic Life Support and Safeguarding Level 3 training.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support for doctors in the Bupa Health Centre or on-site clinic.
• Oversee clinical practice, customer service and diary scheduling with the centre/remote team.
• Lead clinical audits and implement policies with guidance from CHALT and the Clinical Leadership Team.
• Ensure Medicines Management policy is applied and prepare teams for CQC visits.
• Support business and financial targets by understanding centre performance and working with the centre manager.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Team management

Strategic planning

Education

GMC registration – licensed to practice

GP with MRCGP

Postgraduate general practice experience

BLS & Safeguarding Level 3

Job description

Lead Physician Bupa Wharfside Health Centre, London, E14 5NT 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 business need this may include cross cover of other Bupa Health Centres, onsite‑clinics or the remote service. Delivery of Adult Health Assessments and private GP work (for customers of all ages) at Bupa Health Centres, on sites or remotely. Provide clinical input into the review of customer feedback comments, complaints, incidents and risks. Oversee the provision of health assessments and private GP work by the doctors within the centre or within remote services. To partner with the Bupa Resource team or local administrative team, and centre managers for diary management and clinical scheduling clinical requirements. If issues arise (identified either by you or a member of your centre team/remote team) then to investigate, ensuring clinical safety is always upheld. Conduct clinical audits as per the Quality Team audit schedule, and in liaison with the Clinical Health Assessment Leadership Team (CHALT). Lead on the implementation of clinical policies and procedures with guidance from the Clinical Leadership Team. Ensure the Medicines Management policy is implemented in your centre (or remotely where applicable) in relation to service line/resus policy drugs. Act as a key stakeholder to support the centre (or remote service) and doctors to prepare for CQC visits. Act as a key advisory and support point to staff within the centre (or remotely), and other LPs – ensure clinical guidance is provided to all colleagues as and when required. Lead on the delivery of mock scenarios and emergency clinical procedures within the centre (or remotely if applicable). Support the Centre Manager/remote manager and centre team/remote support team to drive better centre or remote services performance – the role holder is required to understand the centres/remote adjusted operating profit (AOP) and to actively support the Centre Manager/remote manager with the achievement of business and financial targets.

Qualifications & Training

• GMC registered with a licence to practice and on the GP register.
• Register with satisfactory and up to date GMC appraisal and revalidation.
• MRCGP Member of a Medical Defence Organisation.
• Significant postgraduate experience in General practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) training certificate.
• Current Safeguarding Level 3 training certificate.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• Paid indemnity
• Annual pay review
• Paid study leave
• CPD opportunities and access to leadership courses
• 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
• Annual Health Services Bonus Scheme

Time Type: Full time

Job Area: Clinical Services

Locations: Canary Wharf, London

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Be at the heart of helping people live longer healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality. If you've got the belief, the drive and the talent to help us in our ambition then we’d like to hear from you. Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion – they’re at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa you’ll be challenged, you’ll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.