Clinical Director (GP) - Primary & Urgent Care

Job summary

Are you a visionary clinical leader ready to drive excellence and innovation in patient care? At HUC, we are seeking an inspiring clinical director to join our senior leadership team and make a lasting impact on the future of healthcare delivery. This is fixed term maternity cover post for up to12 months and is 0.8 FTE (0.6 FTE management and 0.2 FTE clinical) It is a hybrid role which requires presence at different sites across HUC network.

This role combines clinical and managerial responsibilities, offering a unique opportunity to lead transformative change while staying connected to hands-on patient care. Clinical duties will be performed on Mondays and Tuesdays (14:00 - 18:00) in St Albans IUCH. Remaining hours to be agreed.

HUC is a forward-thinking organisation committed to exceptional healthcare and continual patient-centred improvement. As a clinical director, you will be at the heart of strategic decision-making, working alongside our chief medical officer and leadership team to shape the future of clinical services.

Clinical directors are a vital element of HUCs senior clinical leadership team. They will work as a team alongside the chief medical officer whilst being accountable for their own services, supporting them and line managing a team of lead GPs. Clinical directors will be embedded within the senior leadership team, working closely with non-clinical counterparts to ensure HUC leads the way in clinical innovation and prioritise the patient experience.

Main duties of the job

• Lead with intent: Set collaboration for cross-site decision-making with operational leaders to make sure our services remain safe, effective, and patient-centric.
• Inspire excellence: Manage and mentor lead GP to build a culture of teamwork, learning, and innovation.
• Advocate for change: Drive quality improvement initiatives and compliance with clinical governance criteria.
• Shape the future: Lead workforce development through GP Vocational Training Schemes (VTS) and other educational programmes.
• Represent and influence: Be a senior ambassador for HUC to the stakeholders, commissioners, and regulatory bodies.

About us

In return for your dedication and commitment to our values, we offer:

• Exclusive discounts: Unlock amazing savings on shopping, travel, and entertainment through our Discount Hub, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more. From everyday essentials to special experiences, weve got your wallet covered!
• NHS pension scheme: Secure your future with the NHS pension, offering peace of mind and valuable long-term financial benefits for all our staff.
• Wellbeing support: Your health matters! Enjoy access to counselling services, personalised health plans, calming meditation guides, energising fitness routines, and delicious recipes to keep you thriving every day.
• Recognition and rewards: Your hard work wont go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with peer shout-outs, special awards, and exclusive event vouchers that show how much we appreciate you.
• Financial perks: Take the stress out of money matters with free financial advice, a healthcare cash plan to cover everyday expenses, and smart savings options through our credit union.
• Career growth: Build the future you deserve with our My Academy training programmes, exciting internal vacancies, and regular updates to keep you in the loop with HUC news and opportunities.