Deputy Medical Director - Practice Services

Job overview

At BrisDoc, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare that truly makes a difference. As a leading provider of NHS urgetn and in-hours primary care across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire, we foster innovation, clinical excellence, and patient-centred care within an open learning culture.

We are seeking a motivated and capable GP to step into the role of Deputy Medical Director (DMD) for Practice Services. This pivotal role is designed to enhance the quality of care,support the clinical workforce, and drive intra-and inter-practice improvements within BrisDoc's Practice Services.

This is an excellent opportunity for one or more GPs with diverse experiences and backgrounds to gain senior leadership experience in an supportive, nurturing environment. We are looking for GPs passionate about fostering innovation and championing clinical excellence in general practice.

Key Dates (subject to change):

Formal interviews: 25th March 2025

Please note, we welcome informal telephone conversations about this role. If you would like to speak to the Medical Director about the role, please email [email protected]

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once enough suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic clinical leadership to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities across BrisDoc’s Practice Services
• Foster strong relationships within and between practices, and with external stakeholders, including local practices, One Care, VSCE, and the ICB
• Support clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to the development of a culture of openness and learning, working alongside established teams
• Collaborate with the Head of Practice Services and Medical Director to align clinical initiatives with operational priorities
• Mentor and support Lead GPs, clinical leaders, GPs and GP trainees, fostering professional growth within a supportive framework
• Represent BrisDoc in the PCN, clinical forums and external stakeholder meetings, contributing to primary care strategy within BNSSG

Working for our organisation

BrisDoc is an employee-owned social enterprise with over twenty years of experience in providing NHS Healthcare. We serve over one million patients across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire through our Severnside Integrated Urgent Care, In-Hours Primary Care, and Homeless Health Service.

At BrisDoc, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Strategic Clinical Leadership:

Provide clinical leadership to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities across BrisDoc’s Practice Services

Collaborate with the Medical Director and Head of Practice Services to develop and implement a unified vision, ensuring alignment with BrisDoc’s strategic objectives

Foster strong relationships within and between practices, and with external stakeholders, including local practices, One Care, VSCE, and the Integrated Care Board (ICB)

Support practice-based leaders in identifying and implementing improvements that enhance patient outcomes, clinical effectiveness, and workforce satisfaction

Play a leading role in the PCN in which BrisDoc practices sit

Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement:

Support a culture of openness, learning, and improvement

Work alongside the Director of Nursing, AHPs, and Governance to oversee clinical governance processes across all practices

Guide the investigation and resolution of significant learning events and complaints, embedding lessons learned

Champion evidence-based practices and innovations that improve clinical standards

Workforce Development:

Mentor and support Lead GPs, other clinical leaders, and GPs, fostering professional growth within a supportive framework

Promote professional development opportunities and support the integration of GP and other trainees within BrisDoc practices

Identify training needs and facilitate access to relevant leadership and clinical development programmes

Representation and Stakeholder Engagement:

Represent BrisDoc’s Practice Services in PCN meetings, clinical forums and external stakeholder meetings, contributing to primary care strategy within BNSSG

Strengthen partnerships with wider general practice, healthcare providers, commissioners, and community organisations to support integrated care and service improvements

Main Responsibilities:

Maintain a clinical presence within one or more BrisDoc GP practices

Line manage Lead GPs and support other clinical leaders as needed

Provide clinical guidance on governance issues, innovations, and new opportunities

Collaborate with the Urgent Care DMD and Director of Nursing, AHPs, and Governance to ensure cohesive clinical leadership

Person Specification

A motivated and capable individual with a combination of strong clinical knowledge, leadership capabilities, and a passion for improving primary care services.

Qualifications:

Full GMC registration

Inclusion in an English Performers List as a GP

Leadership or management qualifications are advantageous but not essential

Skills and Experience:

Demonstrable experience in clinical leadership within general practice, with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging diverse stakeholders and navigating tricky situations

Ability to mentor and support clinical leaders and GP trainees

Experience in quality improvement, clinical governance, and managing complex relationships

Strategic thinking with the ability to align clinical objectives with organisational goals

Service development, risk management, and crisis leadership experience are beneficial but not essential

Attributes:

Collaborative, adaptable, reflective, and resilient

Committed to continuous professional development and patient-centred care

Passionate about workforce support, fostering innovation and reducing health inequalities

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• Inclusion in an English Performers List as a GP

• Leadership or management qualifications

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable experience in clinical leadership within general practice, with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to mentor and support clinical leaders and GP trainees
• Experience in quality improvement, clinical governance, and managing complex relationships
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align clinical objectives with organisational goals

• Service development, risk management, and crisis leadership experience