Senior Clinical Lead GP - Crowborough

Job summaryOur innovative model has been designed to:Allow GPs to spend more time doing the tasks only they can do specific types of patients, specific clinical and non-clinical administration, specific leadership functions, and clinical supervision of ACP Clinical Leads and medics / pharmacistsImprove our ability to segment patient care in a more standardised way, and identify how best to utilise our workforce in individual surgeries and across SPC surgeriesImprove our ability to recruit and retain Salaried GPs in-practice and reduce our use of Locum GPsImprove our ability to recruit and retain experienced ACP Clinical Leads to support and develop the ACP Clinical Leadership model further, and to clinically supervise and develop ACP and Non-medical prescriber staffImprove our ability to recruit and retain ACPs and ANPs to sit under the ACP Clinical Leadership model, and be more supported to develop in their ACP and ANP roles and scope of competenciesFuture proof the SPC model standardisation of roles, processes and systems, centralisation of roles, resilient workforce, improved stewardship of SPC financesEnsure that the practice level leadership and/or management functions are covered by a clinician who is best placed to do so.Main duties of the jobProvide proactive and visible clinical leadership, supporting and guiding practice staff on quality and safety matters.Develop and embed robust clinical governance systems, ensuring active participation by all medical staff.Lead on clinical strategy, improvement planning, and quality assurance across the practice.Collaborate with Practice Management, PCNs, and SPC leads to drive service improvement and staff development.Oversee clinical quality and safety, ensuring best practice through NICE implementation, significant event reviews, and compliance with CQC standards.Jointly act as CQC Registered Manager and Caldicott Guardian for the practice.Coordinate practice education and supervision, ensuring clinical staff remain up to date with policy and guideline changes.Provide supervision for GPs and non-medical prescribers in line with SPCs Clinical Leadership Model.About usWe are a friendly, forward-thinking GP surgery with a supportive multidisciplinary team, including three GPs, an ACP Clinical Lead, ANP, Paramedic Practitioner, Prescribing Lead Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician, supported by a brilliant nursing and admin team.We use SystmOne, offer 15-minute appointments, and provide two protected GP Clinical Lead admin sessions per week to support leadership, quality improvement and mentoring (prorata).The practice is currently going through an exciting period of transition, with plans to implement total triage to improve patient access and streamline workflows. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated GP leader to help shape our future direction and be part of a progressive, supportive team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.We offer flexible working arrangements and strong support for professional development, ensuring you have the time and resources to lead confidently and make a meaningful impact.You will benefit from:A supportive working environmentFlexible Hours to fit around your work / life commitmentsInduction and training programmeAnnual Leave and generous sick pay5 fixed Study Leave DaysNumerous other benefits such as car lease schemes and childcare vouchersContract based on BMA model contractFull NHS pensionFree on-site parkingMedical IndemnityPeer and operational support with dedicated mentorshipEmployee Assistance programmeA supportive, approachable management teamDetailsDate posted03 August 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
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Flexible working

Reference numberU Job locationsThe Brook Health CentreCrowborough HillCrowboroughEast SussexTN6 2EDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesa)
Clinical Leadership
Provide visible clinical leadership
Be a point of contact for practice staff who need support and
guidance over quality and safety concerns. This may include a formal role in
some staff members appraisals in some instances.
Develop clinical governance strategies, systems and processes
and ensure the activeparticipation by all medical staff.
Works with practice management to lead the wider practice
team including regular Attendance at practice meetings
Support career development of clinical staff
Build relationships with SPC Safeguarding Lead, SPC Education
Lead, Senior GP lead and ACP clinical leads from other SPC Practices and share
learning and good practice
Play a key role in service improvement planning for the
future, bringing the quality and safety concerns to the fore and ensuring these
are balanced with organisational and financial concerns.
Develop and maintain active working relationships with PCNs
Sign off any additional policies/procedures as required
Be responsible for leading on the clinical components of
QOF/LCS and IIF
Attend quality assurance meeting and education meetings with
other senior clinical lead GPs and with Medical Director for quality assurance
purposes and agree to work in line with SPC Clinical Governance structure
To work collaboratively with practice management operational
team and ACP clinical lead as practice executive team b)
Clinical Quality/Safety
Be responsible for taking an overview of the clinical
functions of (insert name of the practice) in terms of service quality and
safety.
Ensure that the systems exist to embed best clinical practice
into the service (e.g. implementation of NICE guidance, record keeping etc)
Take the overall lead for review of clinical aspects of
Significant Event reviews and complaints, ensuring that learning points are
captured, documented, actioned and embedded into practice
Be the joint CQC registered manager with the Practice Manager
Be responsible for leading on the clinical components of CQC
readiness
Ensure that the systems exist to embed patient safety across
the service (e.g., record keeping, national and local safety alerts)
Take the overall lead for arranging practice education
meetings and ensuring that clinical staff are made aware of changes to clinical
guidelines and policy
Be the Caldicott Guardian for (insert name of the practice)
Be the lead clinician for ensuring that all areas of clinical
leadership (see SPC Clinical Leadership Model) are covered within the practice c)
Supervision
You will be responsible for delivering peer-based support
across the practice team and be responsible for arranging the group supervision
of practice based non-medical prescribers alongside the ACP Clinical Lead
Provide supervision in line with SPC Clinical Leadership
model
Job description
Job responsibilitiesa)
Clinical Leadership
Provide visible clinical leadership
Be a point of contact for practice staff who need support and
guidance over quality and safety concerns. This may include a formal role in
some staff members appraisals in some instances.
Develop clinical governance strategies, systems and processes
and ensure the activeparticipation by all medical staff.
Works with practice management to lead the wider practice
team including regular Attendance at practice meetings
Support career development of clinical staff
Build relationships with SPC Safeguarding Lead, SPC Education
Lead, Senior GP lead and ACP clinical leads from other SPC Practices and share
learning and good practice
Play a key role in service improvement planning for the
future, bringing the quality and safety concerns to the fore and ensuring these
are balanced with organisational and financial concerns.
Develop and maintain active working relationships with PCNs
Sign off any additional policies/procedures as required
Be responsible for leading on the clinical components of
QOF/LCS and IIF
Attend quality assurance meeting and education meetings with
other senior clinical lead GPs and with Medical Director for quality assurance
purposes and agree to work in line with SPC Clinical Governance structure
To work collaboratively with practice management operational
team and ACP clinical lead as practice executive team b)
Clinical Quality/Safety
Be responsible for taking an overview of the clinical
functions of (insert name of the practice) in terms of service quality and
safety.
Ensure that the systems exist to embed best clinical practice
into the service (e.g. implementation of NICE guidance, record keeping etc)
Take the overall lead for review of clinical aspects of
Significant Event reviews and complaints, ensuring that learning points are
captured, documented, actioned and embedded into practice
Be the joint CQC registered manager with the Practice Manager
Be responsible for leading on the clinical components of CQC
readiness
Ensure that the systems exist to embed patient safety across
the service (e.g., record keeping, national and local safety alerts)
Take the overall lead for arranging practice education
meetings and ensuring that clinical staff are made aware of changes to clinical
guidelines and policy
Be the Caldicott Guardian for (insert name of the practice)
Be the lead clinician for ensuring that all areas of clinical
leadership (see SPC Clinical Leadership Model) are covered within the practice c)
Supervision
You will be responsible for delivering peer-based support
across the practice team and be responsible for arranging the group supervision
of practice based non-medical prescribers alongside the ACP Clinical Lead
Provide supervision in line with SPC Clinical Leadership
model Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialA medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003Accredited as a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) or have 5 years experience as a full time GP with a demonstrable commitment to quality practice.Currently on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical registerEnhanced Disclosure & Barring Service checkEvidence of continued professional development
Skills and Knowledge
EssentialWillingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health teamAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teamsAbility to work flexiblyAbility to recognize own limitations and act upon them appropriatelyWillingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basisAn understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentialityAbility to work within the changing structures of the NHS and work to the requirements of other regulatory bodiesExcellent communicatorWork in line with practice systems and processes
Experience
EssentialCommitment to and experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and skill mixed team environmentExperience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)Clinical Governance Primary care prevention and screening services Self-audit and reflectionOrganised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperworkTime management being able to prioritise work and work under pressureComputer literacyAdaptability to change
Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialA medical practitioner whose name is included in the General Practitioner Register under article 10 of the General and Specialist Medical Practice Order 2003Accredited as a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) or have 5 years experience as a full time GP with a demonstrable commitment to quality practice.Currently on a performers list and not suspended from that list or from the medical registerEnhanced Disclosure & Barring Service checkEvidence of continued professional development
Skills and Knowledge
EssentialWillingness to share and collaborate across entire primary health teamAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teamsAbility to work flexiblyAbility to recognize own limitations and act upon them appropriatelyWillingness to learn new skills and to problem solve on a daily basisAn understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentialityAbility to work within the changing structures of the NHS and work to the requirements of other regulatory bodiesExcellent communicatorWork in line with practice systems and processes
Experience
EssentialCommitment to and experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and skill mixed team environmentExperience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)Clinical Governance Primary care prevention and screening services Self-audit and reflectionOrganised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperworkTime management being able to prioritise work and work under pressureComputer literacyAdaptability to changeDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameSussex Primary CareAddressThe Brook Health CentreCrowborough HillCrowboroughEast SussexTN6 2EDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSussex Primary CareAddressThe Brook Health CentreCrowborough HillCrowboroughEast SussexTN6 2EDUnited KingdomEmployer's website