Job summary We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Clinical Lead to support the expanding workload of the Clinical Lead. This is a permanent position for an experienced GP with a special interest in gynaecology, committed to service improvement, education, and clinical governance. Main duties of the job The role involves ensuring the safe and efficient service delivery by collaborating with operational teams and clinicians. Key responsibilities include organising educational sessions for clinicians, supporting quality improvement initiatives, and refining gynaecology care pathways. The position also involves managing complaints and incidents, using data tools for performance monitoring, preparing agendas for quarterly clinical meetings, and overseeing clinician rotas and GP trainee inductions. Service Overview The Gynaecology Collaborative provides a single point of access for gynaecology services across Haringey and Islington. Its primary goal is to ensure patients receive timely care from the right specialist in the most appropriate setting. Patients may be directed to community gynaecology clinics, other community services such as Family Planning, Sexual Health, Bladder and Bowel services, or hospital clinics within the partner hospitals. This service operates as a comprehensive hub for all gynaecology referrals, with established pathways for necessary procedures and ultrasounds. Patients suitable for community clinic care are seen by either GPs with a special interest in gynaecology or consultants from Whittington, North Middlesex, or UCLH Hospital Trusts. About us About Islington GP Federation Islington GP Federation (IGPF) is a growing organisation representing 31 practices; we have established ourselves as a leader in new ways of working, including running Islingtons extended access primary care services (I:HUB) as well as supporting the Islington Primary Care Networks (PCNs). Our current range of services include the Extended Access Service, I:HUB, Community Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Integrated Community Gynaecology, practice-based pharmacists and a range of practice support mechanisms. IGPF works very closely with a range of partners including the regional commissioning group, NHS England, Healthy London Partnership, Public Health, local hospitals such as UCLH, Whittington Health and the London Borough of Islington. IGPF is the host organisation for the Primary Care Network (PCN) workforce and the Islington Training Hub and has been working for over two years to create training and development programmes that meet the needs of staff working in primary and community care settings. IGPF runs four Islington GP practices, one on a GMS contract, two on APMS contracts and one caretaking contracts. Date posted 10 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12,480 a session Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number E0031-25-0016 Job locations Unit 16-18 The Studios, Hornsey Street Holloway London N7 8EG Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities Service Delivery : Work closely with the operational team and clinicians to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of the service. Education & Training : Organise and support the delivery of educational sessions for our clinicians and HCPs in Haringey and Islington. Attend and support the delivery of bi-monthly menopause meetings and share the learning with the wider team. Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement : Support the audit and quality improvement initiatives across the service. Pathway Design & Development : Collaborate with stakeholders to refine and update gynaecology care pathways across primary and community settings. Complaints and Incident Management : Supports the investigation of incidents and complaints in the service. Data Analysis and management : Use EMIS searches and reporting tools to monitor service performance and implement necessary improvements. Update clinical and admin templates in EMIS. Quarterly Clinical Meetings : prepares the agenda and topics for the quarterly clinical meetings. Clinician rotas and oversight of trainees : oversee the GPWER and Consultant Rota, support the induction and rota of GP trainees in the service. The key responsibilities may change and evolve to meet service needs. This is a development role which will enable an aspiring clinical lead to understand leadership and service management processes, supported by the existing clinical lead, the operational team, and the wider leadership team at IGPF. Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities Service Delivery : Work closely with the operational team and clinicians to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of the service. Education & Training : Organise and support the delivery of educational sessions for our clinicians and HCPs in Haringey and Islington. Attend and support the delivery of bi-monthly menopause meetings and share the learning with the wider team. Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement : Support the audit and quality improvement initiatives across the service. Pathway Design & Development : Collaborate with stakeholders to refine and update gynaecology care pathways across primary and community settings. Complaints and Incident Management : Supports the investigation of incidents and complaints in the service. Data Analysis and management : Use EMIS searches and reporting tools to monitor service performance and implement necessary improvements. Update clinical and admin templates in EMIS. Quarterly Clinical Meetings : prepares the agenda and topics for the quarterly clinical meetings. Clinician rotas and oversight of trainees : oversee the GPWER and Consultant Rota, support the induction and rota of GP trainees in the service. The key responsibilities may change and evolve to meet service needs. This is a development role which will enable an aspiring clinical lead to understand leadership and service management processes, supported by the existing clinical lead, the operational team, and the wider leadership team at IGPF. Person Specification Experience Essential Minimum 2 years post MRCGP. Ability to work independently. Strong clinical knowledge in womens health Desirable Clinical Governance Experience Leadership Experience Qualifications Essential GMC registered GP with a license to practice. Desirable Postgraduate Qualification in Womens health (e.g. DFSRH, DFFP, DRCOG or equivalent) IT Skills Essential IT Proficiency in MS Office Proficiency in EMIS (clinical system) Desirable Ability to amend clinical templates, do EMIS searches and data analysis Availability Essential Availability all day Wednesday at the IGPF Office Desirable Availability to provide at least 1 clinical session per week in the Gynaecology Collaborative Communication Essential Excellent communication skills Excellent team working skills. Ability to remain calm under pressure. Person Specification Experience Essential Minimum 2 years post MRCGP. Ability to work independently. Strong clinical knowledge in womens health Desirable Clinical Governance Experience Leadership Experience Qualifications Essential GMC registered GP with a license to practice. Desirable Postgraduate Qualification in Womens health (e.g. DFSRH, DFFP, DRCOG or equivalent) IT Skills Essential IT Proficiency in MS Office Proficiency in EMIS (clinical system) Desirable Ability to amend clinical templates, do EMIS searches and data analysis Availability Essential Availability all day Wednesday at the IGPF Office Desirable Availability to provide at least 1 clinical session per week in the Gynaecology Collaborative Communication Essential Excellent communication skills Excellent team working skills. Ability to remain calm under pressure. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Islington GP Federation Address Unit 16-18 The Studios, Hornsey Street Holloway London N7 8EG Employer's website https://www.islingtongpfederation.org/ (Opens in a new tab)