Clinical Director ( GP ) - NHS 111

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Director (GP) NHS 111

22.5 - 30 hours per week

Salary: c. £140,000 per annum (pro rata)

For you. For them. With us.

At DHU Healthcare, every moment matters. We are now looking for an experienced and credible GP leader to join us as Clinical Director for NHS 111, leading clinical quality, governance and transformation across one of our most critical services.

This is a significant internal opportunity to step into a senior clinical leadership role, shaping how NHS 111 continues to evolve within urgent and emergency care systems.

The role

As Clinical Director, you will act as the senior clinical leader for NHS 111, with delegated authority for clinical governance, quality assurance and patient safety across the service. You will ensure clinical quality, operational delivery and patient experience are fully aligned, driving improvement and innovation across the pathway.

You will:

• Lead the clinical governance framework and assurance processes
• Drive improvement in patient safety, experience and outcomes
• Provide clinical leadership for the Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) and service transformation
• Work closely with operational leaders to align performance, demand and clinical risk
• Represent DHU at system level across ICBs and urgent care partners

About you

You are a qualified GP with full GMC registration and bring:

• Strong senior clinical leadership experience in NHS 111, IUC or urgent care
• Deep understanding of clinical governance, incidents, audit and quality improvement
• Experience working at system level with commissioners and partners
• The ability to balance clinical safety with operational delivery and performance

Why this role matters

This is a key leadership role within DHU, directly influencing:

• Patient outcomes and experience
• Clinical quality and safety across NHS 111
• Integration with wider urgent and emergency care systems
• Workforce development and clinical leadership

For you

We'll support your health, happiness and future with benefits that put you first. From access to the NHS pension scheme (and well honour your existing NHS pension pot and holiday entitlement if you're transferring), to wellbeing support, flexible options and career growth, were here to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on the full range of benefits available click here.

Timeline

• Advert live:13 April 2026
• Closing date:27 April 2026
• Shortlisting:27 April 3 May 2026
• Interviews:18 May 2026

We believe that when everyone feels valued, respected and supported, they can do their best work. We're proud to reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds.

We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces community and, as a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates to share any support or reasonable adjustments they may need during the recruitment process.

For more information on how DHU can support you, please click here.

Interested?

If you're ready to step into a broader leadership role and make a system-level impact, we'd encourage you to apply with a brief covering letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You are a qualified GP with full GMC registration and bring:
• Strong senior clinical leadership experience in NHS 111, IUC or urgent care
• Deep understanding of clinical governance, incidents, audit and quality improvement
• Experience working at system level with commissioners and partners
• The ability to balance clinical safety with operational delivery and performance

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

DHU Healthcare

Address

D H U Healthcare C I C

2 Roundhouse Road

Pride Park

Derby

DE24 8JE

Employer's website

http://www.dhuhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)