Employer NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board Employer type NHS Site Lakeside / Regatta Town Warrington / Liverpool Closing 09/11/2026 23:59
GP Clinical Lead for Primary Care and Neighbourhoods
Medical VSM
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the changing shape of NHS commissioning in Cheshire and Merseyside. Our current organisational structure supports effective working both locally and across Cheshire and Merseyside as we develop as an Integrated Care System.
The population of Cheshire and Merseyside is diverse and growing and we are keen to see that diversity recognised within our own workforce. As an employer we seek to open opportunities for our staff to gain new skills, gain knowledge and develop careers in heath and care.
We welcome students, staff, people of all races, religions, genders, sexual orientation, physical abilities, backgrounds, and philosophies and those who are accepting of others. Our goal is to support all of our workforce in their work, if you believe you can bring your skills and experiences and an open-minded approach into our fast paced and dynamic organisation, we are committed to providing a positive and supportive experience for all of our staff.
Job overview
Clinical leads are responsible for providing clinical leadership and support into the various aspects of the work of the ICB, playing a pivotal role in ensuring that strategic commissioning decisions, and service transformation programmes are underpinned by robust clinical insight and aligned with national clinical standards and specifications.
Clinical leads are required to build strong partnerships across provider collaboratives, local authorities, public health bodies, primary care, community services, voluntary sector partners, and local populations. The role supports the Executive Clinical Director in improving population health outcomes, tackling health inequalities, enhancing productivity, and ensuring value for money in line with national clinical standards and specifications.
Clinical leads must demonstrate exceptional leadership, clinical credibility and the ability to collaborate across complex system boundaries. This role is critical in enabling the ICB to fulfil its statutory duties, drive continuous improvement, and deliver high quality, joined up care for local communities.
Main duties of the job
Portfolio responsibilities may vary but adapt over time to respond to the needs and strategic priorities of the ICB/ICS. However, the postholder is expected to fulfil the key functions of providing clinical leadership across primary care, shaping neighbourhood models, integrated working, and population health improvement.
Whilst there will be areas you will be responsible for leading across Cheshire and Merseyside, most of your work with practices and neighbourhoods will be based in Liverpool City Region
Working for our organisation
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside serves a population of over 2.7 million people across nine localities, working with 16 NHS provider organisations, 51 Primary Care Networks, local authorities and voluntary sector partners.
We are proud of Cheshire and Merseyside’s record of collaborative working and there are countless examples of brilliant care, but there are also examples of variation in service which only serve to exacerbate health inequalities.
Our vision is for everyone in Cheshire and Merseyside to have a great start in life and get the support they need to stay healthy and live longer.
We will do this by working together, as equal partners, to support seamless, person-centred care and tackle health inequalities by improving the lives of the poorest fastest.
Our values are rooted in the NHS Constitution, and we strive to create a compassionate, collaborative and innovative culture where staff can thrive and make a real difference to local communities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
NOTE: Please refer to the job description and person specification for the role.
Name
Jonathan Griffiths
Job title
Associate Clinical Director for Primary Care and Neighbourhoods
- Clinical Professional qualification with full registration and licence to practice with a professional body (e.g. GMC, NMC, GPhC, HCPC)
- Formal Management Qualification and / or proven and significant leadership experience.
- Proven track record of shaping and delivering clinical services at system level, including development of shared clinical strategies and pathways.
Knowledge and Skills
- Deep understanding of population health needs and ability to design integrated, whole-person, whole-population health approaches.
- Knowledge of the health, care and local government landscape and a good understanding of the social determinants of health and current evidence on practices which reduce health inequality
- Knowledge and experience of implementing good governance and clinical governance practices
Values and Behaviours
- Operates with integrity, compassion, and a strong commitment to public service.
- Champions inclusion, anti-discrimination, and wellbeing.
- Demonstrates NHS Values in all interactions.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Name Jonathan Griffiths Job title Associate Clin. Director Pri. Care & Neighbourhood Email address jonathan.griffiths@cheshireandmersyside.nhs.uk
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