Deputy Medical Director

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

12/9/2024

At BrisDoc, we provide compassionate and high-quality healthcare services that make a difference in people’s lives. As a leading provider of urgent and in-hours primary care across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire, we are committed to innovation,

excellence, and patient-centred care.

We are looking for an inspiring and experienced Deputy Medical Director – Urgent Care to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of urgent care services within the Severnside Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) service. In this role, you

will be at the forefront of ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care, while also contributing to the development of our services.

Reporting to the Medical Director, you will be responsible for providing medical leadership across a range of services, including traditional Out-of-Hours, plus frailty, paediatric, and mental health, and more. You will work closely with senior leaders to oversee the clinical governance of Severnside, drive service innovation, and represent BrisDoc in key external partnerships.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Medical Leadership: Providing oversight to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care
• Collaboration: Working closely with senior colleagues to support service innovation and performance
• Clinical Activity and Engagement: Undertaking clinical shifts within Severnside, adhering to evidence-based practices
• Stakeholder Engagement: Representing Severnside in external partnerships and maintaining strong relationships across the health and social care system
• Governance and Compliance: Supporting clinical governance and, together with the Director of Nursing, Allied Health Professionals and Governance, ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards
  
  

BrisDoc Is An Employee-owned Social Enterprise That Has Been Providing NHS Healthcare For Over Twenty Years. Serving More Than One Million Patients Across Bristol, North Somerset, And South Gloucestershire, BrisDoc Offers a Range Of Primary Care Services, Including

• Severnside Integrated Urgent Care (IUC): A 24/7 NHS urgent care service combining NHS 111 and the GP Out of Hours Service, and more, ensuring patients receive timely medical attention when their GP practice is closed
• In-Hours Primary Care: Operating GP practices such as Broadmead Medical Centre and Charlotte Keel Medical Practice, providing comprehensive healthcare services during standard hours
• Homeless Health Service: Dedicated to addressing the healthcare needs of homeless individuals, offering support through clinics and outreach teams
  
  

As a social enterprise, BrisDoc prioritises the health of its patients, environmental sustainability, and the social and economic well-being of the community. The organisation is committed to reducing health inequalities and improving overall well-being.

At BrisDoc, we are proud to be an employee-owned organisation, meaning every member of our team is a ‘co-owner’ with a real stake in the success of the business. This unique structure empowers our staff to influence decisions, shape the future direction of the organisation, and take pride in the care and services we provide.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Harry Ricketts Job title: People Team Coordinator Email address: angharadstarr@nhs.net Telephone number: 01179370900

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