Lead GP

The Lead GPis a pivotal role in the practice, providing leadership support to the team, exemplifying the professional approach required to deliver high quality services to patients and staff alike. This is a key role in establishing and supporting a culture and vision within the service that reflected PICS vision for quality driven, supportive workforce model providing the best care possible for patient whilst supporting the development and progress of its workforce.

The lead will be supported by the Executive Team within PICS whilst being self-directed and self-motivated.

The ideal candidate would have availability to commit to the following work pattern:

Tuesday:2 sessions

Wednesday:1 GP Lead session (non-clinical)

Thursday:2 sessions

Friday (or Monday):2 sessions

We are looking for a GP interested in a leadership role, combining clinical work with dedicated leadership time. Whether you are at the beginning of your career, seeking professional development, or an experienced doctor looking to contribute established skills, we encourage you to apply.

The successful candidate will be fully supported by the PICS clinical, managerial, and administrative teams, as well as the experienced practice staff. We also offer tailored training and mentorship to meet your specific development needs for this leadership role.

Please see the supporting documents for more information

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate and develop the qualities and behaviours that reflect the best of General Practice and the values of PICS; being patient-focused, creating evidence-based solutions, with a can‑do, empowering approach.
• Patient safety and quality of care is the priority. The lead's role is to ensure processes and services work to this standard. Oversee and develop clinical governance processes within the practice.
• Working closely alongside the practice manager to support the practice and clinical team.
• Represent the practice at PCN meetings.
• Lead practice clinical meetings.
• Debrief clinicians when required.
• To line manage all Salaried GPs and the Lead Nurse.
• Work alongside the Secretarial team to support timely completion of SARs (Subject Access Requests), including clinical oversight and use of IGPR systems.
• Assist in the management and resolution of patient complaints.
• Develop a practice culture of mutual support, an ambition to provide the best care possible for our patients, and to create the conditions where people working in the practice are able to realise their full potential. An overall sense of stewardship and responsibility towards the health and care of our patients.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• First Medical Degree either MB or MBBS, plus one foundation year as a Medical Practitioner.
• GMC registration.
• Experience as a GP.
• Leadership qualities.
• Awareness of the duties of a doctor and good medical practice.

PICS is the employer for this role. We collaborate with patients and partners to design and deliver clinically robust health and social care solution through Community Services, Out of Hospital Services, GP Practices, and Primary Care Networks. Find out more about us:

Benefits of working for PICS

We offer a comprehensive package which includes:

National Health Service Pension 2015 Scheme (subject to eligibility).

• Alternative government-based scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Competitive leave entitlement that includes maternity, paternity and adoption leave, study leave allowance, and sickness provisions.
• Access to education and training opportunities, depending on your role (CPPE Pharmacy, NHS England Roadmap for First Contact Practitioners, apprenticeship schemes, support professional development).
• Working in a multi‑disciplinary team with support from a wide variety of professionals.
• A flexible approach to a work‑life balance.
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme.
• All staff events and conferences.
• Free parking across many sites.
• Personalised induction into the company and job role.

LEAD SALARIED GP:

Cultural Aspects

• Demonstrating and developing the qualities and behaviours that reflect the best of General Practice and the values of PICS; being…