We are seeking a dynamic senior leader to drive strategic planning andSystem-wide long-term transformation on behalf of Gloucestershire GPCollaborative. This role is ideal for someone operating at Director orAssistant/Deputy Director level who excels in system leadership and complexchange.
About the Role:
- Lead development of a bold transformation strategy
- Work across NHS, local authority, PCN and VCSE partners
- Shape new models of care and drive innovation.
About You:
- Senior NHS leadership experience at Director/Deputy Director level
- Strong understanding of NHS strategy and transformation
- Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.
WhyJoin Us?
An exciting opportunity to shape the future of general practice and delivermeaningful impact across the health system.
Practicalities
Thisis a leadership role, entailing frequent in-person meetings, but some home-workingis possible.
The role will be based at our newly built, bespoke offices in centralGloucester, with frequent travel to other sites in Gloucestershire, andoccasional travel elsewhere in the UK.You must be able to travel independently.
We offer flexibility about hours, with a minimum of 28 per week over at least 4 days, up towhole-time equivalent (37.5). Providedthat you make yourself available to attend meetings etc, working hours can beflexed, to suit family or other commitments.
Eligible for the NHS pension scheme.
Interview date: 14 April 2026
Main duties of the job
Lead strategic development, planning, and deliveryof transformation programmes across Gloucestershire, working with systempartners including the ICB, NHS providers, local authorities, andvoluntary/community sectors.
Shape and implement strategic direction and drivehigh-impact change programmes on behalf of Gloucestershire GP Collaborative.
Identify strategicopportunities in Neighbourhood Health, ensuring the Collaborative is wellplaced as an equal and trusted system partner
Reports to: Chief Executive, GloucestershireGP Collaborative
The Care Quality Commission requires us to have a complete employment history from the age of 16, including explanations for any gaps in employment
About us
G DOC LTD is a unique, GP-owned organisation all GPsurgeries in Gloucestershire are our shareholders. We operate with anot-for-profit ethos, ensuring every decision and service is focused onimproving patient outcomes and reinvesting in local Primary Care across thecounty.
We directly manage several GP surgeries in Gloucesterand the Forest of Dean, providing patient-centred care to more than 45,000patients. We value continuity of care and practice teams are at the heartof all we do. In addition to our surgeries, we deliver a range of countywidecommissioned services designed to improve access, increase capacity, or providespecialist support. Our teams are committed to delivering sustainable,high-quality primary care while fostering innovation and collaboration acrossthe local health system.
By joining us, youll be part of an organisation thatputs people first supporting staff wellbeing, professional development, and acollaborative culture. Youll benefit from the stability, support, and careeropportunities of a larger organisation, while still working in close-knit,community-focused teams.
Job responsibilities
Leaddevelopment of GGPC strategy aligned with local System transformation goals.
Oversee major cross-sector transformation programmes as agreed with Systempartners
With theGGPC Summit and Boards direction, establish annual planning cycles, witheffective delivery structures in place for agreed goals.
Ensuregovernance and monitoring systems are in place to support management of GGPCsstrategic development and plan, and to provide assurance to the GGPC Board.
Incollaboration with System partners, ensure governance and monitoring systemsare in place to support management of System transformation goals, and to provideassurance to the GGPC Board and to System oversight mechanisms.
Buildstrong relationships with NHS partners and wider sectors.
Lead business cases, governance, and programme delivery.
Manage and develop transformation and strategy teams.
Working conditions
Frequent, prolonged VDU use
Time-pressured environment
High levels of accuracy and attention todetail essential at all times
Job Description for all G DOC workers
The jobdescription for all G DOC workers also forms part of your job description (attached)
Person Specification
Skills
* Strategic thinking and long-term planning
* Ability to lead through ambiguity
* Influencing and negotiation across organisations
* Analytical skills for complex data interpretation
* Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands
* Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
* Financial analysis and budget oversight
Personal Qualities
* Alignment with NHS values and commitment to equity
* Flexible and cooperative
* Resilience, adaptability, and solution focus
* High levels of integrity and loyalty
* Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement
* Ability to challenge constructively
* Flexible and responsive to system priorities
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or equivalent
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field
Experience
* Experience operating at Director or Assistant/Deputy Director level or equivalent
* Leading large-scale transformation or service redesign programmes
* Experience working within, or in partnership with, primary care
* Cross-sector system leadership experience
* Leading and developing diverse teams
* Developing strategies, business cases, transformation plans
* Budget management and financial planning
* Programme governance and risk management
* Use of improvement methodologies (QI, Lean)
Other
* Able to travel independently and in a timely manner between multiple sites within Gloucestershire on a frequent basis and at short notice.
* Able to travel independently and in a timely manner to sites outside Gloucestershire (though within the U.K.) on occasion.
Knowledge
* Understanding of NHS structures and primary care
* Knowledge of IC stabilization and SPC integration processes
* Knowledge of national NHS policy and contracts
* Awareness of digital transformation and data-driven improvement
* Knowledge of change management and OD
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.
Depending on experienceBand 8d/9 equivalent (this is indicative: we do not offer AfC)
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