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Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in shaping the quality and safety culture across Primary Care Sheffield. You'll work within a supportive, forward-thinking federation that values collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated GP to take on the role of Deputy Clinical Director (Senior Responsible Clinician for Clinical Governance) for PCS Group Practices.
Key responsibilities include:
* Lead and oversee clinical governance processes across all PCS Group Practices.
* Support practices in demonstrating compliance with CQC, NICE, MHRA, and other relevant frameworks.
* Identify risks and opportunities for quality improvement, working with site leads to deliver sustainable solutions.
* Lead the annual audit plan and quality improvement projects, ensuring learning is embedded.
* Review patient feedback (FFT, GP surveys) and complaints to identify and act on areas for improvement.
* Contribute to clinical governance reporting and assurance for the PCS Clinical Governance Committee.
* Support practices in maintaining compliance with QOF, IIF, and contractual performance measures.
* Provide visible clinical leadership across PCS practices.
Organisational Values
* Openness: We are transparent, share knowledge, and welcome feedback.
* Person Centred: We are empathetic, understanding, and inclusive.
* Innovative: We embrace change and seek better solutions.
* Ambitious: We strive for the best for Sheffield and its people.
* Empowering: We engage our staff, patients, and partners to improve health and wellbeing together.
Compensation and Working Pattern
Salary: £103,500 a year (Pro‑Rata) – Sessional rate is £11,500. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Part‑time.
Job Location
Primary Care Sheffield Ltd – 28 Kenwood Park Road, Sheffield, S7 1NF
Darnall Primary Care Centre – 290 Main Road, Sheffield, S9 4QH
Qualifications
* General Practitioner on GMC register.
* Evidence of continual professional development.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Knowledge of Clinical Governance processes.
* Leadership and resource management skills, including how to prioritise work and support others.
* Extensive experience and expertise in undertaking audits.
* Experience of GP practice CQC inspection processes.
* Ability to analyse information, identify discrepancies and solutions.
* Ability to plan for and keep track of multiple workstreams.
* Ability to write/contribute to policy development in this field.
* Knowledge of PCS committee systems and processes (desirable).
* Experience of writing clinical governance papers (desirable).
Person Specification – Attributes
* Keen attention to detail and professional curiosity to ensure the practices deliver quality service.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Reference Number
A3466-25-0080
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