Clinical Lead GP

• Provide visible and effective clinical leadership across the practice.
• Support the development and implementation of the practice clinical strategy.
• Promote a culture of high-quality patient care, professionalism and accountability.
• Lead and influence clinical decision-making across the multidisciplinary team.
• Support the development of innovative models of care to improve patient outcomes and experience.
• Foster a collaborative working environment that promotes team engagement and wellbeing.

• Lead the practice's clinical governance framework.
• Ensure effective systems are in place to monitor and improve patient safety.
• Oversee significant event analysis, patient safety incidents and learning events.
• Ensure appropriate investigation of complaints relating to clinical care and implementation of learning outcomes.
• Lead clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and implement improvement plans where required.
• Support compliance with NHS policies, national guidance and professional standards.
• Promote a culture of openness, learning and continuous improvement.

• Provide clinical leadership for Care Quality Commission (CQC) compliance.
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with the CQC Key Questions:
• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive
• Well-Led
• Support preparation for CQC inspections and regulatory reviews.
• Maintain oversight of clinical policies and procedures, ensuring they remain current and compliant.
• Lead clinical aspects of action plans arising from inspections, audits and reviews.
• Ensure robust systems exist for managing clinical risks and regulatory requirements.
• Support evidence collection and quality assurance activity required for CQC assurance.

• Provide high-quality clinical care in accordance with evidence-based guidelines and GMC standards.
• Support the development and delivery of safe, accessible and responsive services.
• Promote continuity of care and personalised care planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve patient experience and outcomes.
• Support integrated working across primary, community and secondary care services.
• Ensure services meet the changing needs of the local population.

• Provide clinical oversight of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) delivery.
• Support achievement of Enhanced Services, Local Incentive Schemes and contractual targets.
• Ensure compliance with Primary Care Network contractual requirements.
• Review performance data and implement actions to improve outcomes.
• Support the achievement of key performance indicators and quality standards.
• Work closely with management and administrative teams to optimise performance.
• Use population health data to drive quality improvement initiatives.

• Promote safe, effective and cost-efficient prescribing.
• Work collaboratively with pharmacists and prescribing teams.
• Review prescribing trends and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure prescribing practices comply with current guidance and local formulary recommendations.
• Support medicines optimisation programmes across the practice.

• Provide leadership, mentorship and support to GPs, nurses, ARRS staff and other clinicians.
• Support appraisal, revalidation and continuing professional development activities.
• Encourage reflective practice and clinical learning.
• Contribute to recruitment, induction and retention of clinical staff.
• Identify training needs and support workforce development.
• Assist with succession planning and the development of future clinical leaders.
• Promote staff wellbeing and a positive working culture.

• Support the use of population health data to identify areas of unmet need.
• Lead initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.
• Support programmes addressing health inequalities.
• Promote disease prevention, screening uptake and proactive care management.
• Contribute to public health initiatives and prevention strategies.

• Promote effective use of digital technology to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
• Support implementation of digital transformation projects.
• Work collaboratively with practice management to improve data quality.
• Encourage utilisation of clinical systems and reporting tools to support service improvement.
• Promote safe and effective use of digital consultation platforms and clinical technology.

• Support the development and implementation of the practice business strategy.
• Work closely with GP Federation and practice management to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Identify opportunities for service development, innovation and growth.
• Contribute to business cases and service redesign initiatives.
• Support financial sustainability through efficient and effective service delivery.
• Assist in responding to local and national healthcare priorities.

• Represent Mayfield Medical Centre at Farnborough PCN meetings.
• Attend relevant meetings hosted by Salus GP Federation, the ICB and other stakeholders.
• Participate in locality planning discussions and service developments.
• Build productive relationships with neighbouring practices and partner organisations.
• Act as a clinical advocate for the practice within wider healthcare networks.
• Provide feedback and disseminate information from external meetings to the practice team.

• Support development and maintenance of business continuity plans.
• Provide clinical leadership during operational pressures and emergencies.
• Contribute to emergency preparedness and resilience planning.
• Support response to significant incidents affecting service delivery.

Essential

• 1.Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
• 2.Experience working in UK General Practice.
• 3.Demonstrable leadership experience.
• 4.Strong understanding of clinical governance and patient safety.
• 5.Knowledge of CQC regulations and quality assurance processes.
• 6.Understanding of QOF, Enhanced Services and PCN requirements.
• 7.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• 8.Experience of service improvement and change management.

Desirable

• 1.Previous Clinical Lead, Partner or Senior GP experience.
• 2.Leadership or management qualification.
• 3.Experience of CQC inspection preparation and response.
• 4.Experience within PCN, Federation or ICB structures.
• 5.Training qualification or educational supervision experience.
• 6.Quality improvement or project management experience.