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The Key Medical Practice Salaried GP Leadership
The closing date is 06 November 2026
Job summary
To provide specialist level general practice leadership and advanced clinical expertise, combining high quality patient care with strategic influence, specialist service leadership, and system wide impact. The role improves population health outcomes, service quality, workforce capability, regulatory compliance, and organisational sustainability. Postholders uphold company values and consistently model the Leadership Code of Conduct behaviours, promoting a positive, inclusive, and accountable clinical culture.
Main duties of the job
This is a GP leadership role, designed for a doctor who is keen to influence how care is delivered across the practice. The postholder will act as a senior clinical decision-maker, mentor, and organisational leader, supporting both patient care and the development of our clinical workforce.
While maintaining a core clinical commitment, the role places significant emphasis on management, leadership visibility, and strategic contribution across the practice.
About us
The Key Medical Practice 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.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14,000 a session per annum, dependent on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A1968-26-0011
Job locations
The KEY Medical Practice
Exeter Close
Kidlington
Oxfordshire
OX5 1AP
United Kingdom
Yarnton Medical Practice
Rutten Lane
Yarnton
KIDLINGTON
Oxfordshire
OX5 1LT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Decision-Making
Act 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 Development
Support appraisal, performance management, and professional development.
Foster a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing clinical culture.
Governance, Quality & Safety
Contribute 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 Leadership
Work closely with operational leads to manage demand, capacity, and service pressures
Lead or contribute to service redesign, pathway development, and innovation projects
Support day-to-day operational decision-making to ensure safe, effective service delivery.
Strategic Contribution
Contribute to practice strategy, workforce planning, and system-level working.
Build relationships with secondary care, community services, and wider stakeholders.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Decision-Making
Act 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 Development
Support appraisal, performance management, and professional development.
Foster a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing clinical culture.
Governance, Quality & Safety
Contribute 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 Leadership
Work closely with operational leads to manage demand, capacity, and service pressures
Lead or contribute to service redesign, pathway development, and innovation projects
Support day-to-day operational decision-making to ensure safe, effective service delivery.
Strategic Contribution
Contribute to practice strategy, workforce planning, and system-level working.
Build relationships with secondary care, community services, and wider stakeholders.
Person Specification
Behaviours and Attributes
Essential
- High level of professional integrity, credibility, and judgement.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and reducing health inequalities.
- Resilient, reflective, and values-driven leadership approach.
- Commitment to developing others and building clinical capability.
Desirable
- Ability to operate effectively in complexity, ambiguity, and change.
- Experience of coaching or supporting leadership development in others.
Experience
Essential
- Proven 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
Desirable
- Experience 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
Essential
- Fully 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.
Desirable
- Educational roles (e.g. GP Trainer, Educational Supervisor, Appraiser)
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Understanding 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.
Desirable
- Demonstrable 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 and Attributes
Essential
- High level of professional integrity, credibility, and judgement.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and reducing health inequalities.
- Resilient, reflective, and values-driven leadership approach.
- Commitment to developing others and building clinical capability.
Desirable
- Ability to operate effectively in complexity, ambiguity, and change.
- Experience of coaching or supporting leadership development in others.
Experience
Essential
- Proven 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
Desirable
- Experience 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
Essential
- Fully 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.
Desirable
- Educational roles (e.g. GP Trainer, Educational Supervisor, Appraiser)
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Understanding 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.
Desirable
- Demonstrable 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
The Key Medical Practice
Address
The KEY Medical Practice
Exeter Close
Kidlington
Oxfordshire
OX5 1AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://keymedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Key Medical Practice
Address
The KEY Medical Practice
Exeter Close
Kidlington
Oxfordshire
OX5 1AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://keymedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
People & Culture Advisor
Sophie Clack
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14,000 a session per annum, dependent on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A1968-26-0011
Job locations
The KEY Medical Practice
Exeter Close
Kidlington
Oxfordshire
OX5 1AP
United Kingdom
Yarnton Medical Practice
Rutten Lane
Yarnton
KIDLINGTON
Oxfordshire
OX5 1LT
United Kingdom
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