Job overview
At HUC, our Lead GPs are not only accomplished clinicians but also influential leaders and trusted advocates for excellent patient care. As a Lead GP within our Clinical Assessment Service, you will combine direct clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, ensuring patients receive safe, effective, and person-centred care. You will mentor and manage a team of GPs, supporting professional growth while fostering a positive, collaborative team culture. This is an excellent opportunity for GPs who want to develop their leadership skills while making a tangible difference in urgent care services.
You will be the go-to point of contact for your team, working closely with our Clinical Directors, Chief Medical Officer, and wider leadership colleagues to maintain high clinical standards and drive service improvement. This role also provides valuable exposure to governance, quality management, and service redesign, giving you the chance to shape care delivery at an organisational level. For GPs who are curious about leadership, passionate about patient safety, and committed to continuous improvement, this position offers both meaningful responsibility and strong developmental support.
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* Deliver high-quality patient care, including remote consultations and clinical advice to colleagues
* Provide clinical leadership and direct line management for GPs in your service
* Support induction, mentoring, and professional development of clinical staff
* Oversee clinical audits, governance processes, and contribute to service quality improvement
* Lead on clinical escalations, performance monitoring, and safeguarding responsibilities
* Work collaboratively with operational teams and other clinical leads across sites to maintain consistency and drive innovation
* Ensure compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and organisational policies
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 in the Clinical Assessment Centre.
Working for our organisation
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, we've 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 won't 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 programs, exciting internal vacancies, and regular updates to keep you in the loop with HUC news and opportunities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a hybrid role which requires travel and presence at different sites across HUC network.
You must have full, unrestricted right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer VISA sponsorship. Full UK driving licence is required.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
You must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.