Job summary We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated Clinical Lead GP who is committed to both clinical care and leadership responsibilities. You will be supported by the on-site Executive Partner and will work closely alongside the Director of Operations to ensure the smooth delivery of clinical services. You must have a commitment to becoming a GP trainer within 2 years. Annual Leave - Six weeks (pro rata) 1 week study leave (pro rata) Main duties of the job We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated Clinical Lead GP who is committed to both clinical care and leadership responsibilities. The role involves: Clinical Duties (35 hours per week, adjusted for training responsibilities) Providing patient consultations (telephone, face-to-face, and home visits) Overseeing and participating in QOF, KPI, and commissioning targets Ensuring compliance with CQC standards and participating in audits Being a GP Trainer, contributing to the development of registrars and junior doctors Leadership & Development (5 protected hours per week, increasing for GP Trainers) Supporting clinical rota planning and plugging gaps as needed Line managing Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to ensure high clinical standards Chairing regular clinical meetings and promoting best practices Driving innovation and quality improvements in patient care Reporting to the on-site Executive Partner, Dr Yusuf Rajbee, and working closely alongside the Operations Manager About us Portland Medical Centre is part of Bourne Health, a leading NHS provider of Primary Care Services, led by GPs. As Clinical Lead GP, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality patient care while ensuring clinical leadership and workforce development on-site. What we offer: Competitive salary with performance-based incentives A key leadership role within a growing, GP-led organisation Dedicated time and support to become a GP Trainer if not already one Opportunity to shape service delivery and enhance patient care outcomes Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £100,000 a year KPI-based bonus Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A3975-25-0004 Job locations Portland Medical Centre 184 Portland Road South Norwood London SE25 4QB Job description Job responsibilities In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the Clinical Lead GP will undertake primarily routine clinical sessions alongside key leadership responsibilities. Clinical duties will include a mix of face-to-face and telephone consultations, home visits (if required), and urgent care appointments, ensuring high-quality patient care while contributing to the overall clinical performance and governance of the practice. Parallel to regular clinical sessions, the postholder will take on leadership responsibilities to support clinical governance, quality improvement, and workforce development, working closely with the Executive Partner to oversee QOF and IIF targets, supervision of junior clinicians, and service development. As part of the leadership team, the Clinical Lead GP is expected to support business-as-usual (BAU) operations and contingency planning, working alongside the Executive Partner to ensure service continuity and workforce resilience. This may include providing clinical cover at short notice in response to operational needs, requiring a flexible and solutions-focused approach to managing service demands as well as ensuring any services delivered including Extended access and Saturday supervision as required with the Executive Partners Appointments will typically be 10 minutes in duration, with flexibility based on clinical complexity and practice requirements. Key Responsibilities: Clinical Responsibilities Deliver routine and urgent GP services in line with the PMS contract and commissioning requirements, including Child Health Surveillance and other core services. Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and home visit consultations, providing high-quality, patient-centred care. Act upon QOF, IIF, and clinical governance alerts within consultations, ensuring compliance with quality standards. Undertake Duty Doctor and Paperwork Doctor responsibilities on a rota basis. Provide extended hours clinics as required to meet practice and contractual obligations. Respond to complex medical cases with comprehensive history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals where appropriate. Offer preventative healthcare, chronic disease management, and health promotion tailored to our diverse patient population. Provide clinical oversight and support for the nursing and allied health professional (AHP) teams, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality care. Ensure prescribing is evidence-based, aligned with local and national guidelines, and compliant with best practice standards. Maintain clear and contemporaneous medical records to agreed standards, ensuring effective information governance and continuity of care. Participate in clinical audits, service evaluations, and peer reviews, using findings to drive service improvement. Leadership & Governance Responsibilities Work closely with the Executive Partner to provide strategic clinical leadership and ensure operational continuity across the practice. Chair clinical meetings and take an active role in shaping the practices quality improvement and service development agenda. Provide supervision, mentorship, and training for GP trainees, medical students, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring a high standard of education and workforce development. Support contingency planning and business-as-usual (BAU) operations, responding flexibly to clinical rota gaps, short-notice cover, and changing service demands. Oversee QOF, IIF, and KPI achievement, working with the wider team to ensure compliance and maximise funding opportunities. Contribute to CQC compliance, patient safety, and risk management, ensuring the practice meets regulatory requirements. Work collaboratively with the Operations Manager to implement workflow efficiencies, digital innovations, and service optimisation. Practice Development & Commissioning Lead and support service expansion, pathway redesign, and new initiatives to improve patient care and practice sustainability. Engage in Practice-Based Commissioning, including demand management, reducing unnecessary secondary care referrals, and peer review processes. Support the development of locally commissioned services (LCS), ensuring opportunities are maximised to meet the needs of the patient population. Educational & Professional Development Engage in ongoing education, training, and appraisal to maintain clinical competence and leadership capability. Actively participate in the training and development of the clinical team, supporting CPD, peer learning, and career progression initiatives. Commit to becoming a GP Trainer if not already one, supporting the growth of future GPs and ensuring the practice maintains its training status. Operational & Compliance Responsibilities Ensure awareness of and compliance with practice policies and guidelines, including confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, and safeguarding. Ensure the practice meets audit deadlines, quality standards, and funding requirements for key frameworks such as QOF and LCS. Support practice resilience and workforce planning, working closely with the Executive Partner to ensure a robust, sustainable, and effective clinical service. This list is not exhaustive, and the Clinical Lead should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the organisation. Key Relationships: Internal: Members of the Senior Management team Members of the Partnership Board Colleagues within The Bourne Partnership External: Suppliers of services Other GP practices and practice groups Other external organisations The following statement forms part of all job descriptions: Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of Information Post holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff, and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1998. Post holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an unauthorised person, those staff will be liable to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1998 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information. Following the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2005, post holders must apply the organisations FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information. Information Governance All staff must comply with information governance requirements. These includes statutory responsibilities (such as compliance with the Data Protection Act), following national guidance (such as the NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice) and compliance with local policies and procedures (such as the Trust's Confidentiality policy). Staff are responsible for any personal information (belonging to staff or patients) that they access and must ensure it is stored, processed, and forwarded in a secure and appropriate manner Equal Opportunities Post holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to The Bourne Partnerships Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws. Health and Safety All post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that The Bourne Partnerships health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors, and employees. Infection Control All post holders have a personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures required to reduce HCAIs. All post holders must comply with the Partnerships Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand Decontamination Policy and Personal Protective Equipment Policy. Risk Management All post holders have a responsibility to report risks such as clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly. They are expected to be familiar with The Bourne Partnerships use of risk assessments to predict and control risk, as well as the incident reporting system for learning from mistakes and near misses in order to improve services. Post holders must also attend training identified by their manager or stated to be mandatory. Flexible Working As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern and multiple sites so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends. Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Post holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. Sustainability It is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the environmental impact by recycling wherever possible, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use, minimising water usage and reporting faults promptly. Smoking Policy The Bourne Partnership is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Staff are therefore not permitted to smoke on organisational property. Job description Job responsibilities In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the Clinical Lead GP will undertake primarily routine clinical sessions alongside key leadership responsibilities. Clinical duties will include a mix of face-to-face and telephone consultations, home visits (if required), and urgent care appointments, ensuring high-quality patient care while contributing to the overall clinical performance and governance of the practice. Parallel to regular clinical sessions, the postholder will take on leadership responsibilities to support clinical governance, quality improvement, and workforce development, working closely with the Executive Partner to oversee QOF and IIF targets, supervision of junior clinicians, and service development. As part of the leadership team, the Clinical Lead GP is expected to support business-as-usual (BAU) operations and contingency planning, working alongside the Executive Partner to ensure service continuity and workforce resilience. This may include providing clinical cover at short notice in response to operational needs, requiring a flexible and solutions-focused approach to managing service demands as well as ensuring any services delivered including Extended access and Saturday supervision as required with the Executive Partners Appointments will typically be 10 minutes in duration, with flexibility based on clinical complexity and practice requirements. Key Responsibilities: Clinical Responsibilities Deliver routine and urgent GP services in line with the PMS contract and commissioning requirements, including Child Health Surveillance and other core services. Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and home visit consultations, providing high-quality, patient-centred care. Act upon QOF, IIF, and clinical governance alerts within consultations, ensuring compliance with quality standards. Undertake Duty Doctor and Paperwork Doctor responsibilities on a rota basis. Provide extended hours clinics as required to meet practice and contractual obligations. Respond to complex medical cases with comprehensive history taking, examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals where appropriate. Offer preventative healthcare, chronic disease management, and health promotion tailored to our diverse patient population. Provide clinical oversight and support for the nursing and allied health professional (AHP) teams, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality care. Ensure prescribing is evidence-based, aligned with local and national guidelines, and compliant with best practice standards. Maintain clear and contemporaneous medical records to agreed standards, ensuring effective information governance and continuity of care. Participate in clinical audits, service evaluations, and peer reviews, using findings to drive service improvement. Leadership & Governance Responsibilities Work closely with the Executive Partner to provide strategic clinical leadership and ensure operational continuity across the practice. Chair clinical meetings and take an active role in shaping the practices quality improvement and service development agenda. Provide supervision, mentorship, and training for GP trainees, medical students, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring a high standard of education and workforce development. Support contingency planning and business-as-usual (BAU) operations, responding flexibly to clinical rota gaps, short-notice cover, and changing service demands. Oversee QOF, IIF, and KPI achievement, working with the wider team to ensure compliance and maximise funding opportunities. Contribute to CQC compliance, patient safety, and risk management, ensuring the practice meets regulatory requirements. Work collaboratively with the Operations Manager to implement workflow efficiencies, digital innovations, and service optimisation. Practice Development & Commissioning Lead and support service expansion, pathway redesign, and new initiatives to improve patient care and practice sustainability. Engage in Practice-Based Commissioning, including demand management, reducing unnecessary secondary care referrals, and peer review processes. Support the development of locally commissioned services (LCS), ensuring opportunities are maximised to meet the needs of the patient population. Educational & Professional Development Engage in ongoing education, training, and appraisal to maintain clinical competence and leadership capability. Actively participate in the training and development of the clinical team, supporting CPD, peer learning, and career progression initiatives. Commit to becoming a GP Trainer if not already one, supporting the growth of future GPs and ensuring the practice maintains its training status. Operational & Compliance Responsibilities Ensure awareness of and compliance with practice policies and guidelines, including confidentiality, data protection, health and safety, and safeguarding. Ensure the practice meets audit deadlines, quality standards, and funding requirements for key frameworks such as QOF and LCS. Support practice resilience and workforce planning, working closely with the Executive Partner to ensure a robust, sustainable, and effective clinical service. This list is not exhaustive, and the Clinical Lead should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the organisation. Key Relationships: Internal: Members of the Senior Management team Members of the Partnership Board Colleagues within The Bourne Partnership External: Suppliers of services Other GP practices and practice groups Other external organisations The following statement forms part of all job descriptions: Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of Information Post holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff, and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1998. Post holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an unauthorised person, those staff will be liable to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1998 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information. Following the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2005, post holders must apply the organisations FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information. Information Governance All staff must comply with information governance requirements. These includes statutory responsibilities (such as compliance with the Data Protection Act), following national guidance (such as the NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice) and compliance with local policies and procedures (such as the Trust's Confidentiality policy). Staff are responsible for any personal information (belonging to staff or patients) that they access and must ensure it is stored, processed, and forwarded in a secure and appropriate manner Equal Opportunities Post holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to The Bourne Partnerships Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws. Health and Safety All post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that The Bourne Partnerships health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors, and employees. Infection Control All post holders have a personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures required to reduce HCAIs. All post holders must comply with the Partnerships Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand Decontamination Policy and Personal Protective Equipment Policy. Risk Management All post holders have a responsibility to report risks such as clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly. They are expected to be familiar with The Bourne Partnerships use of risk assessments to predict and control risk, as well as the incident reporting system for learning from mistakes and near misses in order to improve services. Post holders must also attend training identified by their manager or stated to be mandatory. Flexible Working As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern and multiple sites so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends. Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Post holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. Sustainability It is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the environmental impact by recycling wherever possible, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use, minimising water usage and reporting faults promptly. Smoking Policy The Bourne Partnership is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Staff are therefore not permitted to smoke on organisational property. Person Specification Other Requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Maintain confidentiality at all times Enjoy working within a large clinical team Interest in a chronic disease. Skills Desirable GP trainer or trainer in training Extended access 07:30 start on some days Women's health, coils Experience Essential Experience of using EMIS. Working on video/telephone consultations. Experience of working within a GP practice. Minimum 2 years of General Practice experience Post graduate qualification in General Practice e.g. MRCGP/MRCP Completion of GP vocational training Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and co-operative Excellent people skills Motivated and proactive Ability to use initiative and judgement High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure Confident, assertive, and resilient Qualifications Essential Full registration with GMC Medical Degree GP registrar training Person Specification Other Requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Maintain confidentiality at all times Enjoy working within a large clinical team Interest in a chronic disease. Skills Desirable GP trainer or trainer in training Extended access 07:30 start on some days Women's health, coils Experience Essential Experience of using EMIS. Working on video/telephone consultations. Experience of working within a GP practice. Minimum 2 years of General Practice experience Post graduate qualification in General Practice e.g. MRCGP/MRCP Completion of GP vocational training Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and co-operative Excellent people skills Motivated and proactive Ability to use initiative and judgement High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure Confident, assertive, and resilient Qualifications Essential Full registration with GMC Medical Degree GP registrar training 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 Portland Medical Address Portland Medical Centre 184 Portland Road South Norwood London SE25 4QB Employer's website https://www.portlandmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)