Job summary
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the role of Lead GP for the Urgent Treatment Centre and GP OOH services at Mid Cheshire Hospital, Crewe. This is a part time post being offered at 7.5 hours per week.
We are looking for someone with proven leadership experience, preferably within a GP OOH/UTC setting, enabling them to quickly engage with the tasks, activities and challenges associated with service delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your management and leadership skills, gain experience in strategic clinical oversight, and play a pivotal role in shaping urgent care delivery. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence service delivery, support workforce sustainability and contribute to building a modern, efficient and patient-focused primary model of care for the future.
You are required to have continuous full registration with the GMC and to continue to hold a Licence to Practise. In addition, you are required to be on the Specialist Register.
Main duties of the job
Overseeing the delivery of quality standards and performance targets to ensure safe, effective, and timely patient care. This includes monitoring key performance indicators, reviewing clinical outcomes and implementing improvements where necessary
Providing ongoing support, guidance, and mentorship to medical, nursing, and administrative staff, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment
Ensuring adherence to Trust policies, clinical protocols, and governance frameworks, promoting best practice and high standards across all areas of service delivery
Facilitating communication and coordination between teams, including acting as a point of contact for escalation of clinical issues
Supporting workforce development, including identifying training needs, encouraging professional development opportunities and promoting a culture of continuous learning
Contributing to service planning and improvement initiatives, including the development and implementation of local policies, pathways, and initiatives aimed at improving patient care and service efficiency.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care,child health,maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information regarding the role can be found within the attached job description or by contacting the department directly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information regarding the role can be found within the attached job description or by contacting the department directly.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise and on the National Performers list
- MBBS or MBchB
- Membership of relevant college
- Meet DBS and other checks required for recruitment process
Desirable
- Previous Leadership or Management qualification
- Works substantially and clinically in both UTC and GP OOH Service
Skills
Essential
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Effective leadership skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to manage a complex workload under pressure and delegate in order to deliver deadlines
- Influencing & Negotiating skills
Desirable
- Evidence of business focus, suitable for a Foundation Trust
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates good understanding of current issues relating to their designated area of clinical practice
- Experience of clinical leadership and management at a senior level
- Experience providing supervision and mentorship
Desirable
- Experience in service redesign and delivery
- Financial Management
- Experience of strategic planning and decision making
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Committed to quality and best practice
- Team player able to work within a MDT
- Energy, enthusiasm and drive for innovation
- Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines abiding by performance requirements
- Pragmatic, tenacious and resilient
- Corporate approach
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise and on the National Performers list
- MBBS or MBchB
- Membership of relevant college
- Meet DBS and other checks required for recruitment process
Desirable
- Previous Leadership or Management qualification
- Works substantially and clinically in both UTC and GP OOH Service
Skills
Essential
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Effective leadership skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to manage a complex workload under pressure and delegate in order to deliver deadlines
- Influencing & Negotiating skills
Desirable
- Evidence of business focus, suitable for a Foundation Trust
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates good understanding of current issues relating to their designated area of clinical practice
- Experience of clinical leadership and management at a senior level
- Experience providing supervision and mentorship
Desirable
- Experience in service redesign and delivery
- Financial Management
- Experience of strategic planning and decision making
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Committed to quality and best practice
- Team player able to work within a MDT
- Energy, enthusiasm and drive for innovation
- Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines abiding by performance requirements
- Pragmatic, tenacious and resilient
- Corporate approach
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
