Salaried GP Leadership

Job summaryWe're seeking an ambitious and motivated GP to join our clinical leadership team for a minimum of 6 sessions per week.This is more than a traditional GP role. You'll combine expert patient care with the opportunity to lead services, influence strategy, mentor colleagues, and contribute to improving population health outcomes. Working across clinical and organisational priorities, you'll help shape innovative, high-quality healthcare services that make a real difference to patients and communities.We're looking for someone who thrives on collaboration, embraces continuous improvement, and is passionate about delivering excellence while inspiring others.Join us and be part of an organisation committed to quality, inclusivity, accountability, and making healthcare better every day.Main duties of the jobThis is a unique opportunity for an experienced GP who is passionate about leadership, innovation, and improving healthcare delivery. Working as part of our senior clinical team,
you'll play a central role in shaping services, supporting workforce development, and driving continuous improvement across the practice.While maintaining a clinical commitment, you'll have the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making, mentor and develop colleagues, lead quality initiatives, and champion new ways of working that enhance both patient experience and health outcomes.For a GP looking to extend their impact beyond the consulting room, this role offers the platform to lead, inspire, and help define the future of primary care within our organisation.About usBanbury Cross Health Centre is owned and operated by Principal Medical Limited (PML), which works in partnership with the NHS to deliver primary care services in GP practices and community settings.Founded in 2004 as a not-for-profit organisation by local GPs, PML was established to enable healthcare professionals to develop and deliver innovative services at scale. Today, 70% of GP practices in Oxfordshire and
22% in Northamptonshire are associated with the Federation.PML is the largest GP Federation in Oxfordshire and South Northamptonshire, serving nearly 800,000 patients. We believe local providers are best placed to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that meets community needs.With over 20 years of experience, PML has a strong track record of delivering NHS, ICB and Public Health services. Our work is guided by five core values: being Compassionate, Competent, Courteous, Collaborative and Committed. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.DetailsDate posted18 August 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
14,000 a session

ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference numberA6033-26-0012Job locationsBanbury Cross Health Centre6 Oxford RoadBanburyOxfordshireOX16 9ADUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesClinical Leadership & Decision-MakingAct as a senior point of reference for complex clinical queries and risk-based decision-making.Provide real-time advice, second opinions, and support to GPs and the wider MDT.Maintain high standards of evidence-based, person-centred care.People Management & Workforce DevelopmentSupport appraisal, performance management, and professional development.Foster a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing clinical ernance, Quality & SafetyContribute to and lead elements of clinical governance, incident review, and quality improvement.Ensure safe management of results, prescriptions, and clinical workflows across the practice.Operational & Service LeadershipWork closely with operational leads to manage demand, capacity, and service pressuresLead or contribute to
service redesign, pathway development, and innovation projectsSupport day-to-day operational decision-making to ensure safe, effective service delivery.Strategic ContributionContribute to practice strategy, workforce planning, and system-level working.Build relationships with secondary care, community services, and wider stakeholders., Job responsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesClinical Leadership & Decision-MakingAct as a senior point of reference for complex clinical queries and risk-based decision-making.Provide real-time advice, second opinions, and support to GPs and the wider MDT.Maintain high standards of evidence-based, person-centred care.People Management & Workforce DevelopmentSupport appraisal, performance management, and professional development.Foster a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing clinical ernance, Quality & SafetyContribute to and lead elements of clinical governance, incident review, and quality improvement.Ensure safe management of results, prescriptions, and clinical workflows across the practice.Operational & Service LeadershipWork closely with operational leads to manage demand, capacity, and service pressuresLead or contribute to service redesign, pathway development, and innovation projectsSupport day-to-day operational decision-making to ensure safe, effective
service delivery.Strategic ContributionContribute to practice strategy, workforce planning, and system-level working.Build relationships with secondary care, community services, and wider stakeholders.Person Specification

EssentialProven experience in General Practice.Significant post-CCT experience working as an independent GP.Demonstrated expertise in managing complex, high-risk and undifferentiated clinical presentations.Strong record of safe, high quality, patient centred clinical practice.DesirableExperience of providing senior clinical advice and decision-making support to colleagues.Experience of working at a senior advisory level.Experience leading quality improvement programmes or governance processes.Experience working collaboratively across organisational and professional boundaries.Experience supporting, mentoring, or supervising GPs and/or multidisciplinary clinicians.Experience of strategic planning, business cases, or commissioning processes.Experience of contributing to service development, redesign, or quality improvement., EssentialFully qualified medical doctor (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent).GMC registration with license to practice.Inclusion on the GP Register and Performers list.Evidence of ongoing CPD and revalidation.Medical Indemnity appropriate to scope of practice.DesirableEducational roles (e.g. GP Trainer, Educational Supervisor, Appraiser).

Skills and Knowledge

EssentialUnderstanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and quality assurance.Experience of audit, quality improvement, or service evaluation.Ability to use data and learning to improve practice.Strong communication and relationship-building skills.Ability to foster a supportive, inclusive and safe working environment.DesirableDemonstrable specialist knowledge, skills or experience in a defined area of responsibility.Ability to translate evidence, policy and best practice into effective clinical pathways and services.Experience of influencing practice beyond own clinical sessions.Recognised leadership role within the specialist area at PCN, level.Involvement in incident investigation, serious incident reviews, or complaints management.Established relationships with secondary care, community, or voluntary sector partners.Ability to balance clinical quality, workforce sustainability, and system pressures.Understanding of primary care governance.

Behaviours & Attributes

EssentialHigh level of professional integrity, credibility, and mitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and reducing health inequalities.Resilient, reflective, and values-driven leadership mitment to developing others and building clinical capability.DesirableAbility to operate effectively in complexity, ambiguity, and change.Experience of coaching or supporting leadership development in others.
Person Specification

Experience

EssentialProven experience in General Practice.Significant post-CCT experience working as an independent GP.Demonstrated expertise in managing complex, high-risk and undifferentiated clinical presentations.Strong record of safe, high quality, patient centred clinical practice.DesirableExperience of providing senior clinical advice and decision-making support to colleagues.Experience of working at a senior advisory level.Experience leading quality improvement programmes or governance processes.Experience working collaboratively across organisational and professional boundaries.Experience supporting, mentoring, or supervising GPs and/or multidisciplinary clinicians.Experience of strategic planning, business cases, or commissioning processes.Experience of contributing to service development, redesign, or quality improvement.

Qualifications

EssentialFully qualified medical doctor (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent).GMC registration with license to practice.Inclusion on the GP Register and Performers list.Evidence of ongoing CPD and revalidation.Medical Indemnity appropriate to scope of practice.DesirableEducational roles (e.g. GP Trainer, Educational Supervisor, Appraiser).

Skills and Knowledge

EssentialUnderstanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and quality assurance.Experience of audit, quality improvement, or service evaluation.Ability to use data and learning to improve practice.Strong communication and relationship-building skills.Ability to foster a supportive, inclusive and safe working environment.DesirableDemonstrable specialist knowledge, skills or experience in a defined area of responsibility.Ability to translate evidence, policy and best practice into effective clinical pathways and services.Experience of influencing practice beyond own clinical sessions.Recognised leadership role within the specialist area at PCN, level.Involvement in incident investigation, serious incident reviews, or complaints management.Established relationships with secondary care, community, or voluntary sector partners.Ability to balance clinical quality, workforce sustainability, and system pressures.Understanding of primary care governance.