Job summary
Avon LMC is recruiting two Medical Directors to
provide senior medical leadership and strategic advocacy for general practice
across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG).
This is a newly established leadership role designed to
strengthen support for member practices, enhance system influence, and
contribute to the strategic direction of the LMC
The role is 10 hours per week (minimum two sessions)
and is compatible with a GP Partner or sessional role.
Postholders must remain in active clinical practice.
Main duties of the job
Provide advice and guidance to GPs and practice
teams on clinical and regulatory matters
Represent general practice at local, regional
and national meetings
Act as a senior point of contact for ICBs, NHS
England, and other stakeholders
Support development and delivery of Avon LMCs
strategic objectives
Line manages the Director of Nursing
Promote the value of general practice and engage
with member practices
Contribute to communications, publications, and
national conference motions
Travel within the BNSSG area will be required.
Working Pattern
The two roles will work across Tuesday to Thursday,
structured as follows:
Work pattern would be 10 hours worked over either:
Role 1Tuesday and Wednesday or
Role 2Tuesday and Thursday
There would be a mandatory requirement to be available on Tuesday
afternoons for both roles.
There will be an expectation of reasonable flexibility based
on business need, including occasional evening meetings or system events.
About us
What
is a Local Medical Committee (LMC)?
An LMC is
the statutory representative body for NHS general practitioners and GP
practices. LMCs are recognised in legislation, funded by a statutory
levy paid by GP practices, operating independently of NHS England,
Integrated Care Boards (ICB), and employers.
Avon
LMC represents all GPs and GP practices across BNSSG, including GP
Partners, Salaried GPs and levy paying Locum GPs.
Purpose
of Avon LMC
- Protect
and promote the interests of general practice
- Advocate
for GPs locally, regionally, and nationally
- Provide
expert contractual, professional and workload advice
- Support
safe, sustainable patient care
- Feed
local GP intelligence into national policy discussions
Key
Functions of Avon LMC
Representation
and advocacy
Avon
LMC represents general practice in discussions with the BNSSG ICB,
NHS England, local authorities and other system partners.
Contractual
advice and support
Providing
expert interpretation of GP contracts, including advice on core GP work
and contractual boundaries.
Workload
and interface issues
Challenging
inappropriate workload transfer from secondary care and other providers
and supporting practices to manage interface problems.
Policy
development
Developing
local policy positions and contributing to national GP policy via the British
Medical Association (BMA) and GPC England.
Professional
support
Supporting
GPs through system pressures and signposting to appropriate
support when needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Avon Local Medical Committee Job Description
Medical Director
Location
Avon LMC Head Office, Staple Hill, Bristol
(with the expectation to travel between members and
to events)
Reporting To
Managing Director and accountable to the Avon LMC
Board
Commitment
10 hours per week, split into a minimum of two
sessions per week.
Type of Role
Employed/Permanent
Overview
The role of the Medical Director is a senior leadership
position requiring excellent working relationships with colleagues on the
Board, Executive Committee as well as wider stakeholders. The Medical Director
role is dynamic and is responsible for the ongoing support of the general practice
in our region.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities,
but an overview of the remit of the position.
Purpose
The Medical Director role is a new position within Avon LMC
and has been established to provide senior medical leadership to the LMC. As
well as providing operational support, the role will also contribute to the
strategic direction of the organisation by engaging with its members, other
LMCs, stakeholders and other local and national bodies. The position is
responsible for representing and ensuring effective advocacy for general
practice in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset, at a local, regional
and national level.
Key Responsibilities
-
Providing
advice and guidance to GPs and practice employees on clinical and regulatory
queries, in line with relevant legislation and best practice.
-
Sign
posting GPs and practice employees to the appropriate bodies and services where
advice is sought on non-clinical matters (including but not limited to
employment, premises, administrative queries or any other matters which fall
outside of the Directors area of expertise).
-
Working
collaboratively with the Board, Managing Director and other LMC colleagues to
ensure the LMC constitution, policies and procedures are reviewed and updated
regularly.
-
Line
management responsibility for the Avon LMC Director of Nursing.
-
Maintain
a strong working knowledge of key general practice frameworks including (but
not limited to) the GMS contract and the Statement of Financial Entitlements.
-
Support
the development of the Avon LMC strategy (short and long term), including aims
and objectives. Delivering feedback on the progress of this strategy to the Board,
members and other stakeholders.
-
Point
of contact for other organisations including ICBs, NHS England and subsequent
bodies, Local Authorities, Department of Health, NHS trusts and other
commissioners and service providers.
-
Represent
LMC members at meetings with commissioners and other partners.
-
Actively
promote the value of GPs and the LMC.
-
Manage
media enquiries and speak to media representatives, where appropriate, on behalf
of the LMC and its members.
-
Provide
feedback to members on the achievements and objectives of the LMC, as well as
collecting valuable feedback from members.
-
Feedback
areas of concern and issues arising from LMC members.
-
Attend
and support key events to represent the LMC and members, including conferences
and evening events where necessary, including regional LMC meetings, Committee
meetings and ad hoc meetings.
-
Build
and maintain relationships with other GP organisations such as One Care, and
the Training Hub.
-
Support
with content for publications to the members of the LMC, including articles for
the newsletter, email updates and resources.
-
Draft
and submit motions to the National GP Conferences.
-
Awareness
and contribution of the BMA GP Committee and LMC Listserver.
-
Ensure
equality and fairness at all times by upholding the Equal Opportunities
framework.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Avon Local Medical Committee Job Description
Medical Director
Location
Avon LMC Head Office, Staple Hill, Bristol
(with the expectation to travel between members and
to events)
Reporting To
Managing Director and accountable to the Avon LMC
Board
Commitment
10 hours per week, split into a minimum of two
sessions per week.
Type of Role
Employed/Permanent
Overview
The role of the Medical Director is a senior leadership
position requiring excellent working relationships with colleagues on the
Board, Executive Committee as well as wider stakeholders. The Medical Director
role is dynamic and is responsible for the ongoing support of the general practice
in our region.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities,
but an overview of the remit of the position.
Purpose
The Medical Director role is a new position within Avon LMC
and has been established to provide senior medical leadership to the LMC. As
well as providing operational support, the role will also contribute to the
strategic direction of the organisation by engaging with its members, other
LMCs, stakeholders and other local and national bodies. The position is
responsible for representing and ensuring effective advocacy for general
practice in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset, at a local, regional
and national level.
Key Responsibilities
-
Providing
advice and guidance to GPs and practice employees on clinical and regulatory
queries, in line with relevant legislation and best practice.
-
Sign
posting GPs and practice employees to the appropriate bodies and services where
advice is sought on non-clinical matters (including but not limited to
employment, premises, administrative queries or any other matters which fall
outside of the Directors area of expertise).
-
Working
collaboratively with the Board, Managing Director and other LMC colleagues to
ensure the LMC constitution, policies and procedures are reviewed and updated
regularly.
-
Line
management responsibility for the Avon LMC Director of Nursing.
-
Maintain
a strong working knowledge of key general practice frameworks including (but
not limited to) the GMS contract and the Statement of Financial Entitlements.
-
Support
the development of the Avon LMC strategy (short and long term), including aims
and objectives. Delivering feedback on the progress of this strategy to the Board,
members and other stakeholders.
-
Point
of contact for other organisations including ICBs, NHS England and subsequent
bodies, Local Authorities, Department of Health, NHS trusts and other
commissioners and service providers.
-
Represent
LMC members at meetings with commissioners and other partners.
-
Actively
promote the value of GPs and the LMC.
-
Manage
media enquiries and speak to media representatives, where appropriate, on behalf
of the LMC and its members.
-
Provide
feedback to members on the achievements and objectives of the LMC, as well as
collecting valuable feedback from members.
-
Feedback
areas of concern and issues arising from LMC members.
-
Attend
and support key events to represent the LMC and members, including conferences
and evening events where necessary, including regional LMC meetings, Committee
meetings and ad hoc meetings.
-
Build
and maintain relationships with other GP organisations such as One Care, and
the Training Hub.
-
Support
with content for publications to the members of the LMC, including articles for
the newsletter, email updates and resources.
-
Draft
and submit motions to the National GP Conferences.
-
Awareness
and contribution of the BMA GP Committee and LMC Listserver.
-
Ensure
equality and fairness at all times by upholding the Equal Opportunities
framework.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registered General Practitioner
- Degree-level qualification
Desirable
- GP Medical Performers List
- MBA or other postgraduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- People Management experience
- Influencing and negotiation experience at a senior level
- Expert medical knowledge and experience of UK Primary Care systems, regulations, and practices.
- Understanding of commissioning structures and an LMCs role in the system, locally and nationally.
Desirable
- Senior leadership role within primary care
- Published academic papers
- Currently working or have experience working in BNSSG.
- Experience of working with ICBs, PCNs, or interface roles between general practice and the wider NHS.
Strategic Approach, Practical, and IT Skills
Essential
- Solutions driven
- Change management experience, including design, implementation, and delivery
- Presentation skills
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Understanding of Information Governance, GDPR, and Confidentiality obligations when handling membership queries.
Personal & Professional Qualities
Essential
- Able to build strong working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
- Self-motivated and driven. Able to work alone or as part of a team.
- Confident to speak to others and address groups of people.
- Professional, demonstrating fairness, integrity, and discretion.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Communication
Essential
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Writing skills, including reports, colleague communications, and information sharing.
Desirable
- Experience of working with media representatives and public forums
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registered General Practitioner
- Degree-level qualification
Desirable
- GP Medical Performers List
- MBA or other postgraduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- People Management experience
- Influencing and negotiation experience at a senior level
- Expert medical knowledge and experience of UK Primary Care systems, regulations, and practices.
- Understanding of commissioning structures and an LMCs role in the system, locally and nationally.
Desirable
- Senior leadership role within primary care
- Published academic papers
- Currently working or have experience working in BNSSG.
- Experience of working with ICBs, PCNs, or interface roles between general practice and the wider NHS.
Strategic Approach, Practical, and IT Skills
Essential
- Solutions driven
- Change management experience, including design, implementation, and delivery
- Presentation skills
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Understanding of Information Governance, GDPR, and Confidentiality obligations when handling membership queries.
Personal & Professional Qualities
Essential
- Able to build strong working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
- Self-motivated and driven. Able to work alone or as part of a team.
- Confident to speak to others and address groups of people.
- Professional, demonstrating fairness, integrity, and discretion.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Communication
Essential
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Writing skills, including reports, colleague communications, and information sharing.
Desirable
- Experience of working with media representatives and public forums
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.
