James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Associate Medical Director - Community
The closing date is 22 June 2026
We are seeking a highly experienced and forward‑thinking General Practitioner to join our senior medical team as Associate Medical Director – Community. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in strengthening integration across primary care, community services and the wider health and care system, with the aim of delivering improved patient outcomes and population health.
Reporting to the James Paget University Hospital Chief Medical Officer, the post holder will provide senior clinical leadership across community and GP‑facing services. The Associate Medical Director will lead on service transformation, quality improvement and partnership working to support the delivery of safe, effective and integrated care across organisational and system boundaries. The role requires a passionate individual dedicated to transforming clinical services and delivering streamlined processes and improved care pathways across referrals, transfers and discharge.
Main duties of the job
* Reporting to the site Chief Medical Officer, lead the strategic development and implementation of integrated care pathways between primary care, general practice, community and JPUH.
* Strengthen the transfer of care processes to ensure smooth patient pathways and improved communication between JPUH and the Community.
* Develop and maintain strong working relationships with GPs, Primary Care Networks (PCNs), Place boards and other stakeholders through regular forums and events to support continuous improvement.
* Lead initiatives to reshape services traditionally delivered in secondary care, focusing on preventative care and long‑term condition management within primary care settings.
* Collaborate closely with JPUH's Executives, strategy and transformation team, and other key leaders to ensure alignment with the organisation's strategic goals.
The post is offered at 2 Programmed Activities (8 hrs per week) remunerated on the NHS Consultant (2003 contract) pay and conditions, on a fixed‑term basis for 3 years.
If you would like an informal discussion with Dr Robert Major, Chief Medical Officer, regarding the position please contact 01493 453237 to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.
Job responsibilities
* Uphold and champion the James Paget University Hospitals values and behaviours.
* Promote innovation, good practice and effective patient participation in Trust activities.
* Evidence‑based utilisation of allocated resources, using evidence from research, effectiveness studies, audit and national guidance.
* Foster a multi‑disciplinary team culture.
* Lead on preparing performance reviews.
* Ensure compliance with the Trusts governance arrangements including audit, risk assessment, infection control, health and safety incidents and complaints.
* Undertake investigations as required and take forward primary care case‑management decisions.
* Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures seeking advice where necessary.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
* Holds a licence to Practice
* Full registration with the General Medical Council/General Dental Council
* Is on the GMC specialist register for General Practice
* Postgraduate Qualification in Leadership and Management
Experience and Knowledge
* Ability to make decisions at strategic level
* High level multi‑professional team‑working skills
* Knowledge and participation in leadership/management CPD
* Experience of leading service design or improvement initiatives
* Current or previous clinical leadership or management experience in primary care
Ability and Skills
* An appreciation of different management approaches with the ability to support and lead stakeholders to develop and deliver the Trust's strategy
* A motivational leader with well‑developed interpersonal skills
* Highly developed oral, written, presentation and leadership skills
* Ability to persuade and influence primary care and community service through personal and professional credibility and style rather than managerial authority
* Ability to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative and creative solutions to the management of strategic issues and complex problems
* Highly developed organisational skills with a proven ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
* Excellent communication and presentation skills and experience of working with a variety of stakeholders at a senior level, using strong negotiation, communication and influencing skills to achieve results through other people
* Experience of managing and leading change in primary care
* A thorough understanding of the national, regional and local community and primary care environment in which the Trust operates
* Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners, creating conditions for good partnership working
Personal Qualities
* Resilience to operate in a challenged organisation and a complex external environment
* Ability to empower others with a personal passion for improving patient care and overall patient experience.
* Highly motivated and outcome focused
* Personal and professional demeanour and credibility that generates trust and confidence of others.
* Highest degree of honesty, probity and integrity
* Demonstrates a compassionate and Just Culture
* Applies the Trusts Values and Behaviours at all times
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.
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