Lead GP – NHS GP Surgery
Requirements
Candidates must be fully qualified GPs with GMC registration and at least 5 years of post-CCT experience. Demonstrable leadership experience and a strong understanding of NHS primary care operations are essential.
Job Description
We are seeking an exceptional Lead GP to join our forwardthinking NHS GP surgery. This is a senior clinical and leadership role, ideal for an experienced GP who wants to shape highquality patient care while influencing the operational direction of a modern primary care service.
The Lead GP will also be working within a wider organisation with the additional benefits of support, experience and resource from multiple business functions and with peer support through the company network.
You will combine clinical excellence with company strategic oversight, supporting the competent and friendly practice team to deliver safe, effective, and sustainable care. This role includes protected leadership time, responsibility for clinical governance, and involvement in operational decisionmaking and performance improvement.
If you are a motivated GP with a passion for leadership, innovation, and team development, we would love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Working On
- Delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a supportive primary care team
- Contributing to clinical leadership and the ongoing improvement of services
- Supporting safe, effective practice through audit, governance, and quality initiatives
- Building strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues and multidisciplinary teams
- Using digital systems confidently to manage patient care and workflows
- Maintaining and developing your clinical knowledge through continuous professional development
- Contributing positively to a culture that embraces change, teamwork, and high standards of care
Essential
Knowledge, Training & Experience (Person Specification)
- Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and inclusion on the performers list.
- Minimum 35 years post-CCT experience (or equivalent seniority).
- Demonstrable leadership experience within primary care.
- Strong understanding of NHS primary care operations, QOF, IIF, and CQC frameworks.
- Excellent communication, team-working, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in clinical governance, service redesign, or quality improvement.
- Interest or qualification in leadership, management, or education.
- Experience working within a PCN leadership structure.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (Up to £12,000 per annum FTE)
- Protected leadership time built into weekly schedule.
- Support for leadership development, training, and portfolio career interests.
- A supportive, innovative, and collaborative environment as part of an Independent Provider at Scale.
- NHS pension and standard employment benefits.
- 15 min appointments and protected CPD time
- Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates
- Relocation support
Minehead Medical Centre is based in the coastal town of Minehead, Somerset, close to Exmoor National Park and within easy reach of Bristol and Taunton. The practice serves a patient list of approximately 10,000 and is supported by a friendly, close-knit team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, the practice is focused on continuous improvement and service development. We are part of OneMedical Group, an independent, family-run organisation providing GP, urgent care and community services across the UK, with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for patients, colleagues and communities.
Equality and Diversity
OneMedical Group is committed to equality of opportunity for all applicants. If you require any support during the recruitment process, please contact: recruitment@onemedicalgroup.co.uk
Education
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Skills
About OneMedical Group
OneMedical Group was born in 2004 delivering high-quality and effective healthcare in England and Scotland. Our healthcare division, OneMedicare, currently operates from 14 primary and urgent care services supporting 80,000 patients on behalf of the NHS. OneMedical Property design, invest in, manage and develop NHS healthcare properties for communities across the UK. We are home to talented GPs, nurses, and other clinicians working together with experts in primary care, acute care, health and wellbeing and healthcare estates along with our commissioners and strategic leaders. Our Values People First: We consider what is best for our patients, our employees, and our communities, act with compassion and fairness. We value, and promote equality and diversity. Working Together: Collectively we are positive partners to our stakeholders in the delivery of healthcare for our communities. We are adaptable, collaborative, supportive of one another, and are always seeking to learn and improve. Individually we make a positive impact, respect and trust each other. We turn up do our best and recognise that others are doing the same. A Healthier Future: We have a growth mindset and an innovative growth culture. We make positive and sustained improvement to health and wellbeing in our communities. We invest to ensure we are a strong and sustainable business, and have a positive impact on our people, on society and the environment. We lead by example. For more info: www.onemedicalgroup.co.uk Email: Communications@onemedicalgroup.co.uk Follow us on Twitter @OneMedGroup and Facebook: facebook.com/onemedgroup
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