Lead GP
LCW UCC
Du Cane Road, W12 0HS · London, W6 8RF
Salary
£115,000 to £132,000
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 September 2026
27 days left
Job description
The GP Lead will provide senior clinical leadership within the practice, combining high-quality patient care with a key role in shaping and developing...
This role combines clinical delivery, leadership, service development and digital transformation, supporting the practice to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care to a diverse population.
The post holder will work closely with the Practice Manager, together providing the day-to-day clinical leadership and management for the practice. This close working relationship will support effective decision-making, continuous improvement and the delivery of high-quality services.
Approx Hours Split
- 50% Time Patient Facing
- 50% Time Practice Development
Role Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Deliver a full range of primary care services in line with APMS contract requirements
- Manage patients with undifferentiated and complex conditions
- Provide continuity of care and holistic patient management
- Undertake routine and urgent consultations (face-to-face, telephone, and digital)
- Develop and implement evidence-based care plans
- Prescribe safely in line with local and national guidance
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records
- Support management of long-term conditions and population health
- Contribute to clinical audits, QOF, and enhanced services delivery
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team
2. Leadership Responsibilities
- Act as a senior clinical leader within the practice
- Support strategic planning and service development
- Contribute to decision-making on workforce, service delivery, and operational priorities
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability
- Provide clinical leadership across the MDT, including supervision and mentoring
- Support recruitment, retention, and development of clinical staff
- Lead on specific portfolios (e.g. digital, quality, long-term conditions)
3. Digital & Service Transformation
- Lead or support digital transformation across the practice, including:
- Online consultation systems
- Digital triage and access models
- Remote monitoring and patient communication tools
- Ensure safe and effective use of digital systems in line with NHS standards
- Promote improvements in:
- Patient access
- Workflow efficiency
- Clinical safety and outcomes
- Support data-driven decision-making using population health insights
- Contribute to innovation and redesign of care pathways
4. Quality, Governance & Performance
- Lead and support delivery of:
- Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
- Enhanced Services
- ICB and PCN performance targets
- Participate in clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
- Support investigation of complaints, incidents, and significant events
- Ensure compliance with:
- CQC standards
- GMC guidance
- Local and national policies
5. Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a key clinical representative at:
- Primary Care Network (PCN) level
- At borough level with any emerging federations.
- Integrated Care Board (ICB) level with the commissioners or the NWL wide GP Federation.
- West London Mental Health Foundation Trust
- Work collaboratively with partner organisations, including:
- Acute trusts
- Mental health services
- Community providers
- Support partnership working to improve patient outcomes and service integration
6. Risk Management & Patient Safety
- Identify and manage clinical and operational risks
- Support a culture of safety and learning
- Ensure appropriate escalation and documentation of risks
- Contribute to resilience planning and service continuity
7. Professional Development
- Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills
- Participate in CPD, appraisal, and revalidation
- Engage in teaching, mentoring, or training where appropriate
London Central & West Unscheduled Care Collaborative is a not-for-profit Social Enterprise, now in its 29th year of delivering high-quality primary and urgent care services to 4.2 million patients across London. Operating 24/7, 365 days a year, LCW is proud to be rated Good across all areas by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), reflecting our commitment to safe, effective, responsive, caring, and well-led patient-centred care.
LCW are proud to Partner with Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust to deliver patient care to the registered list of ten thousands of patients in North West London.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years experience as a GP
- Experience working in primary care with complex patient populations
- Experience delivering QOF and contractual targets
- Experience in clinical audit and quality improvement
Desirable
- Experience in leadership responsibilities
- Experience in digital health or service transformation
- Experience working across organisations (PCN/ICB level)
- Involvement in change management or service redesign
Personal Skills and Qualities
Essential
- Strong clinical decision-making and autonomy
- Leadership and team-working skills
- Excellent communication (written and verbal)
- Organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
- IT proficiency relevant to modern general practice
Values
Essential
- Exhibits behavior's in line with Organisation Values:
- Patient First
- Drive Change
- Together
- Belonging
- Community Focused
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
- MRCGP
- Inclusion on Performers List
- Certification of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent experience
Other Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to change to meet the needs of the service.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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