Medical Director - GP-Led Urgent Care Strategy

National health service; Guildford; On-site; GBP 135,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

National Health Service seeks an experienced Medical Director to shape clinical direction across the group and support service development. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will join the Executive Leadership Team with responsibility for clinical safety, governance and external engagement.

You will lead the Clinical Governance and Quality team, build partnerships, and drive sustainable growth while ensuring safe, effective patient care.

Qualifications

• Qualified doctor with MB BS or equivalent and GMC registration.
• 5+ years clinical service with governance and safety focus.
• Experience of quality improvement methodologies (e.g., PDSA, RCA).
• Experience in primary care delivery including out-of-hours and urgent care.
• Ability to lead and mentor Clinical Governance and Quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape clinical strategy with executive colleagues to inform growth.
• Develop services and partnerships with NHS trusts and commissioners.
• Provide clinical leadership for tender submissions and service design.
• Lead clinical assurance and use data to guide priorities for the Board.
• Develop clinical capability and workforce planning within the team.

Skills

Qualified doctor (MB BS or equivalent)

GP practising

Clinical governance experience

Urgent care / UTC management

Risk framework & CI awareness

Education

Postgraduate qualification (Royal College or equivalent)

GMC registration without restrictions

5+ years clinical service

Job description

National Health Service seeks an experienced Medical Director to shape clinical direction across the group and support service development. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will join the Executive Leadership Team with responsibility for clinical safety, governance and external engagement.

You will lead the Clinical Governance and Quality team, build partnerships, and drive sustainable growth while ensuring safe, effective patient care.