Deputy Medical DirectorThe closing date is 27 July 2026Job summaryAs Deputy Medical Director, you will help shape both the strategic direction and day to day quality of our services.
You will influence how clinical governance is delivered across the organisation, support and develop doctors and GP Registrars, lead investigations and learning following incidents, and work closely with operational leaders to ensure patients consistently receive safe, high-quality care.
Importantly, you will be joining an organisation that values clinical leadership and empowers its leaders to make meaningful change
This is not simply a governance role.
Main duties of the jobThis is a role for someone who wants to:
- Drive improvements in patient safety
- Influence service development across multiple sites
- Mentor and support the next generation of clinicians
- Shape organisational culture
- Lead quality improvement initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes
- Represent clinical excellence at senior organisational level
About usAbout SELDOC
For 30 years, SELDOC has been at the forefront of delivering urgent primary care services across South London.
Our services include:
- GP Out of Hours
- Urgent Treatment Centres
- Integrated Urgent Care Services
- Same Day and Urgent Access Pathways
Every day our teams deliver vital care to patients when they need us most.
As healthcare continues to evolve, so do we. We are committed to innovation, quality improvement and creating services that are safe, responsive and centred around patient needs.
Date posted 13 July 2026
Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade Consultant
Salary £100,000 a year FTE
Contract Fixed term
Duration 6 months
Working pattern Part-time
Reference number U0005-26-0068
Job locations 76 Coombe Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7AZ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesDeputy Medical DirectorHelp Lead the Future of Urgent Care Across London
£100,000 per annum FTEPart-Time2 Days Per WeekInitial 6 Month Contract with a View to PermanencyBased at SELDOC Head Office, Kingston upon ThamesMake Your Mark on One of London's Leading Urgent Care ProvidersAre you an experienced GP leader ready to influence healthcare at scale?
Do you have the ambition to shape clinical quality, champion patient safety, and help drive innovation across services that support thousands of patients every year?
If so, SELDOC would love to hear from you.
We are looking for an exceptional clinician to join our senior leadership team as Deputy Medical Director.
This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic leadership with meaningful clinical influence, helping to shape the future direction of a respected and growing healthcare organisation.
Working alongside our Group Medical Director, Executive Leadership Team and Clinical Governance colleagues, you will play a key role in strengthening quality, developing our medical workforce and ensuring outstanding patient care remains at the heart of everything we do.
This role is ideally suited to a GP who is looking to take the next step in their leadership journey and make a lasting impact across London's urgent and primary care landscape.
About SELDOC
For 30 years, SELDOC has been at the forefront of delivering urgent primary care services across South London.
Our services include:
- GP Out of Hours
- Urgent Treatment Centres
- Integrated Urgent Care Services
- Same Day and Urgent Access Pathways
Every day our teams deliver vital care to patients when they need us most.
As healthcare continues to evolve, so do we. We are committed to innovation, quality improvement and creating services that are safe, responsive and centred around patient needs.
Why This Role Matters
As Deputy Medical Director, you will help shape both the strategic direction and day-to-day quality of our services.
You will influence how clinical governance is delivered across the organisation, support and develop doctors and GP Registrars, lead investigations and learning following incidents, and work closely with operational leaders to ensure patients consistently receive safe, high-quality care.
Importantly, you will be joining an organisation that values clinical leadership and empowers its leaders to make meaningful change
This is not simply a governance role.
This is a role for someone who wants to:
- Drive improvements in patient safety
- Influence service development across multiple sites
- Mentor and support the next generation of clinicians
- Shape organisational culture
- Lead quality improvement initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes
- Represent clinical excellence at senior organisational level
What You'll Be Doing
You will provide visible and inspiring leadership across the organisation, working closely with senior colleagues to:
- Lead and support clinical governance and quality improvement programmes.
- Oversee clinical audit activity and drive organisational learning.
- Recruit, induct, develop and support doctors and GP Registrars.
- Provide professional leadership and line management to medical colleagues.
- Lead on complaints, serious incidents and patient safety investigations.
- Prepare Patient Safety Incident Investigation (PSII) reports.
- Represent the organisation at Coroner's Inquests where required.
- Build productive relationships with commissioners, NHS England, the CQC and partner organisations.
- Support the Medical Director in delivering strategic priorities and strengthening clinical governance systems across SELDOC.
We Are Looking for Someone Who
Has the credibility and confidence to lead clinically.
Has a passion for quality, patient safety and continuous improvement?
Builds positive relationships and brings people with them.
Can balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.
Wants to have a genuine influence on how urgent care services are delivered across London.
Above all, we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to delivering outstanding care for every patient, every time.
Ready to Make an Impact?
For a Job Description and Person Specification, please contact:
seldoc.recruitment@nhs.net
For an informal discussion about the role:
Dr Olaleye Oginni
Group Medical Director
olaleye.oginni@nhs.net
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Fully qualified General Practitioner (GP).
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a Licence to Practice.
- Inclusion on the GP Register.
- Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List.
Desirable- Significant experience working in: Urgent Care, GP Out of Hours, Urgent Treatment Centres, Primary Care
- Demonstrable senior clinical leadership experience.
- Experience in clinical governance.
- Experience of patient safety and quality improvement.
- Experience investigating incidents and complaints.
- Ability to supervise and support GPs and GP Registrars.
- Strong understanding of: Clinical Governance, PSII (Patient Safety Incident Investigations), Coroner's processes, CQC standards, NHS commissioning and regulation.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: SELDOC Healthcare
Address: 76 Coombe Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7AZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.seldoc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Clinical Recruitment & Retention Lead
Abdullahi Gure
abdullahi.gure@nhs.net
07429128779
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