Lead GP

Job Title:
Lead Salaried GP
Location:
Derby Road Health Centre

Derby Road Health Centre is seeking an experienced and motivated GP to join our established team as a Lead Salaried GP
. This role combines the full scope of salaried GP duties, including on-call responsibilities, with key leadership and mentorship functions within the practice.

The postholder will support clinical leadership by mentoring and debriefing colleagues, leading clinical meetings, contributing to clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement initiatives, QOF, and clinical audits, and attending MDT and Safeguarding meetings. The role also includes educational supervision support and engagement in research, as we are a Level 4 research practice.

With a list size of approximately 13,000 patients, we offer the opportunity to work within a highly experienced, motivated, and committed multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for professional development and for a confident clinician to use their expertise to further strengthen and develop the team.

We pride ourselves on a positive, supportive culture with a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, worklife balance, and lifelong learning. We are looking for an innovative, forward-thinking GP with demonstrable leadership experience and a strong desire to contribute to the continued growth and success of the practice.

Main Duties Lead Salaried GP
Derby Road Health Centre

The Lead Salaried GP delivers core GP duties while providing visible clinical leadership across the practice. The role requires flexibility, professionalism, excellent communication, and a collaborative approach.

Clinical Responsibilities: Provide high‑quality, patient‑centred care via face‑to‑face, telephone, and digital consultations. Undertake on‑call duties including triage and acute case management. Manage complex and long‑term conditions, maintain accurate records, undertake home visits where needed, and support safe prescribing.

Leadership & Team: Act as a clinical role model, demonstrating integrity and professionalism. Provide mentorship, supervision, and debriefing. Support and help lead clinical meetings, encourage shared learning, and foster collaboration across the multidisciplinary team, including ARRS roles. Contribute to MDT and Safeguarding meetings to ensure coordinated care.

Quality Improvement & Research: Lead and support quality improvement, audits, and service development. Support QOF delivery, clinical governance, and patient safety. Promote research activity aligned with the practices Level 4 research status.

Professional Expectations: Be adaptable to service needs, communicate effectively, promote innovation and teamwork, and contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the practice.

About Derby Road Health Centre

Derby Road Health Centre is a well-established GP practice serving around 13,000 patients, known for safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. As a Level 4 research practice, we actively engage in research, pilot programmes, and local service innovation.

Leadership & Team: Led by three experienced Partners and a stable senior leadership team, we provide clear direction, strong governance, and visible, supportive leadership. Our multidisciplinary team includes ARRS roles such as Social Prescribers, First Contact Physiotherapists, a Geriatrician, Mental Health Nurse, Clinical Pharmacists, and Pharmacy Technicians. This mix ensures effective workload management, enhanced patient care, and collaborative working.

Culture: We foster a positive, inclusive culture built on respect, professionalism, and teamwork. Open communication, shared learning, and reflective practice are embedded in meetings and daily working life. Staff wellbeing, worklife balance, and lifelong learning are central, with strong support for leadership development, research, and specialist interests.

Why Join Us: Strong leadership, an experienced multidisciplinary team, opportunities for innovation and research, commitment to quality improvement, and a culture prioritising collaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth. We provide an environment where…