Medical Director

Medical Director (2 Posts – 10 Hours per Week Each) – Avon Local Medical Committee

Staple Hill, Bristol – Hybrid Role

Permanent | Employed

£31,550 per annum (10 hours/week)

6 weeks’ annual leave

Job Overview

Avon LMC is recruiting two Medical Directors to provide senior medical leadership and strategic advocacy for general practice across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG).

This is a newly established leadership role designed to strengthen support for member practices, enhance system influence, and contribute to the strategic direction of the LMC

The role is 10 hours per week (minimum two sessions) and is compatible with a GP
Partner or sessional role
. Postholders must remain in active clinical practice
.

Working Pattern

The two roles will work across Tuesday–Thursday
, structured as follows:

Work pattern would be 10 hours worked over either:

• Role 1: Tuesday and Wednesday or
• Role 2: Tuesday and Thursday

There would be a mandatory requirement to be available on Tuesday afternoons for both roles.

There will be an expectation of reasonable flexibility based on business need, including occasional evening meetings or system events.

Main Duties of the Job

• Provide advice and guidance to GPs and practice teams on clinical and regulatory matters
• Represent general practice at local, regional and national meetings
• Act as a senior point of contact for ICBs, NHS England, and other stakeholders
• Support development and delivery of Avon LMC’s strategic objectives
• Line manages the Director of Nursing
• Promote the value of general practice and engage with member practices
• Contribute to communications, publications, and national conference motions

Travel within the BNSSG area will be required.

About You

• GMC Registered GP on the Medical Performers List
• Senior experience within UK Primary Care
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of commissioning structures and the role of LMCs
• Experience working within BNSSG
• Experience working with ICBs or PCNs
• Planned interview dates: 21st April and 28th April

For questions about the job, please contact Rebecca Kemp, Managing Director at  .

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Part Time, Permanent

Bristol

£31,550 a year

Interested candidates can send the application as mentioned in the post or e-mail contact person if any questions for the job role.