Salaried GP LeadershipNHS

Job summary

To provide specialist level general practice leadership and advanced clinical expertise, combining high quality patient care with strategic influence, specialist service leadership, and system wide impact. The role improves population health outcomes, service quality, workforce capability, regulatory compliance, and organisational sustainability. Postholders uphold company values and consistently model the Leadership Code of Conduct behaviours, promoting a positive, inclusive, and accountable clinical culture.

Main duties of the job

This is a GP leadership role, designed for a doctor who is keen to influence how care is delivered across the practice. The postholder will act as a senior clinical decision-maker, mentor, and organisational leader, supporting both patient care and the development of our clinical workforce.

While maintaining a core clinical commitment, the role places significant emphasis on management, leadership visibility, and strategic contribution across the practice.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Decision-Making

Act as a senior point of reference for complex clinical queries and risk-based decision-making.

Provide real-time advice, second opinions, and support to GPs and the wider MDT.

Maintain high standards of evidence-based, person-centred care.

People Management & Workforce Development

Support appraisal, performance management, and professional development.

Foster a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing clinical culture.

Governance, Quality & Safety

Contribute to and lead elements of clinical governance, incident review, and quality improvement.

Ensure safe management of results, prescriptions, and clinical workflows across the practice.

Operational & Service Leadership

Work closely with operational leads to manage demand, capacity, and service pressures

Lead or contribute to service redesign, pathway development, and innovation projects

Support day-to-day operational decision-making to ensure safe, effective service delivery.

Strategic Contribution

Contribute to practice strategy, workforce planning, and system-level working.

Build relationships with secondary care, community services, and wider stakeholders.

About us

The Key Medical Practice is owned and operated by Principal Medical Limited (PML), which works in partnership with the NHS to deliver primary care services in GP practices and community settings.

Founded in 2004 as a not-for-profit organisation by local GPs, PML was established to enable healthcare professionals to develop and deliver innovative services at scale. Today, 70% of GP practices in Oxfordshire and 22% in Northamptonshire are associated with the Federation.

PML is the largest GP Federation in Oxfordshire and South Northamptonshire, serving nearly 800,000 patients. We believe local providers are best placed to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that meets community needs.

With over 20 years of experience, PML has a strong track record of delivering NHS, ICB and Public Health services. Our work is guided by five core values: being Compassionate, Competent, Courteous, Collaborative and Committed. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.