Urgent Care Lead

Job description

Job responsibilities

Recruitment and Induction

Interview and Selection - Lead the interview and selection process for new GPs, ensuring adherence to best practices and equal opportunity standards.

Onboarding - Oversee the induction process for new GPs, ensuring they receive comprehensive orientation and training. Author and develop site specific induction booklets and on site induction processes where needed.

Staff Management

Performance Management - Work with the Audit Lead to implement and monitor performance management systems for GPs, providing regular feedback.

Professional Development - Work with the Education by Nimbuscare team to coordinate professional development opportunities to enhance GP skills and competencies.

Staff Welfare - Collaborate with the Associate Director of HR to manage staff welfare and offer appropriate support.

Mandatory Training - Ensuring GPs working in the service remain up to date with Mandatory Training Compliance and address any shortfall appropriately.

Leadership and Support

Provide Leadership - Offer clear, visible leadership and support to GPs, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Team Collaboration - Foster a collaborative environment, encouraging teamwork and effective communication among GPs.

Mentorship - Serve as a mentor to junior GPs, offering guidance and support to promote their professional growth.

Supervision - Develop and implement a programme of supervision for GPs.

Compliance and Clinical Governance

Ensure Compliance - Ensure all recruitment, induction, and staff management practices comply with Nimbuscare policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

Clinical Governance - The Urgent Care Lead will work closely with the Governance team to ensure patient safety and experience events are investigated and learning identified.

Administrative Duties

Record Keeping - Maintain accurate records of recruitment processes, GP performance, and professional development activities. Reporting: Work with the recruitment team to prepare regular reports on recruitment, induction, and staff management activities for the Director of Urgent Care.

Why Join Nimbuscare?

Innovative Environment - Be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence in patient care and clinical practice.

Professional Growth - Access to continuous professional development opportunities and a supportive leadership team.

Collaborative Team - Work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment where your contributions make a difference.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about leading a dedicated team of GPs and contributing to high-quality urgent care services, we invite you to apply via NHS jobs. Nimbuscare is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences. As a Disability Confident Committed employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this job are guaranteed an interview

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Full registration with the General
• Medical Council (GMC) with a license to practice.

Desirable

• Strong understanding of clinical governance and compliance standards.
• Knowledge of current NHS issues and priorities.
• Diploma in Urgent Medical Care

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working as a GP in urgent care.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Proven experience in recruitment and staff management.
• Experience in service development and strategic planning.

Capabilities and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent clinical skills and judgment.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a demanding workload.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Empathy, compassion, and a patient-centred approach to care.

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

Nimbuscare Ltd

Address

Nimbuscare Ltd

2 Oak Rise

York

YO244LJ

Employer's website

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