Higham Hill Medical Centre

GP Clinical Lead

The closing date is 04 March 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Lead GP to join a practice that is supported by a large multi-site organisation with a value-driven team focused on quality, compassion, innovation & fun!Tempted by the aspects of GP partnership but not keen on getting tied down with all the risks, liabilities and bureaucracy?Autonomy and support to drive innovation and lead change.

No scripts to sign!

Centralised coding & prescribing

Ambient transcribing eases admin load

Strong secretarial support

A Digital Hub powering GP-led total triage

Thrive with us:

1:1 Partner-led mentorship & coaching

Org-wide learning events goodbye professional isolation!

Develop specialist interests:

Daily coffee huddles & regular clinical meetings

Wellbeing-focused: EAP, ParkRun, socials, away daysTheClinical Lead GPplays a pivotal role in shaping, leading, and delivering high-quality clinical care within general practice. This position combines frontline clinical work with strategic leadership, ensuring the practice maintains excellence in patient outcomes, safety, and service innovation.

As a senior member of the multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Lead GP provides oversight, mentorship, and guidance to colleagues, including salaried GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals. They act as a key link between the practice, the Primary Care Network (PCN), local ICB, and community services, contributing to integrated care and new models of delivery.

Main duties of the job

The role involves:

  • Clinical Leadership:Driving best practice, governance, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Strategic Input:Supporting the Practice Manager and Partners in planning, workforce development, and implementation of health priorities.
  • Mentorship & Education:Providing supervision and professional development for clinicians and trainees.
  • Innovation & Improvement:Leading audits, reviewing policies, and enhancing patient experience and efficiency.
  • Representation:Acting as a clinical representative in PCN meetings, multidisciplinary forums, and local collaborations.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced GP who is passionate about leadership, collaboration, and shaping the future of primary care.

About us

Higham Medical Centre is a practice based in a purpose-built building in Walthamstow, North East London (NEL). The practice serves 7500 patients. The practice employs a wide range of GP's & AHP's as part of a diverse multidisciplinary workforce skills mix.

The organisation prioritises career devolvement and staff wellbeing for its 150+ staff members and is committed to supporting the education, training and development of its workforce to ensure sustainability in the local workforce. Having strong visible leadership is a key priority for Higham Medical Centre and the successful candidate will be involved in shaping this future vision with the opportunity to grow as the organisation grows, taking on more leadership responsibilities.

Details

Date posted

04 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary on request

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5956-26-0001

Job locations

258-260 Higham Hill Rd

Walthamstow

London

Waltham Forest

E17 5RQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide strong clinical leadership within the practice, ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective patient care in line with national and local guidelines. Responsibilities include overseeing clinical governance, safeguarding, quality improvement, and audit activity, while supporting CQC compliance. The role involves chairing and contributing to key practice and PCN clinical meetings, supporting multidisciplinary working, and acting as a point of escalation for clinicians. The post holder will undertake regular clinical sessions to maintain oversight of service delivery, support education and training of learners, contribute to service development, and promote patient-centred care through engagement and feedback.Full job description available on enquiry and application

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide strong clinical leadership within the practice, ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective patient care in line with national and local guidelines. Responsibilities include overseeing clinical governance, safeguarding, quality improvement, and audit activity, while supporting CQC compliance. The role involves chairing and contributing to key practice and PCN clinical meetings, supporting multidisciplinary working, and acting as a point of escalation for clinicians. The post holder will undertake regular clinical sessions to maintain oversight of service delivery, support education and training of learners, contribute to service development, and promote patient-centred care through engagement and feedback.Full job description available on enquiry and application

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified GP

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP practice

Desirable

  • Experience of delivering education and training Experience of triaging
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified GP

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP practice

Desirable

  • Experience of delivering education and training Experience of triaging

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Check

This 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 details

Employer name

Higham Hill Medical Centre

Address

258-260 Higham Hill Rd

Walthamstow

London

Waltham Forest

E17 5RQ


Employer's website

https://highamhillmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Higham Hill Medical Centre

Address

258-260 Higham Hill Rd

Walthamstow

London

Waltham Forest

E17 5RQ


Employer's website

https://highamhillmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Admin Lead

Preeti Phullaya

p.phullaya@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

04 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary on request

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5956-26-0001

Job locations

258-260 Higham Hill Rd

Walthamstow

London

Waltham Forest

E17 5RQ


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