Associate Medical Director - Primary Care InterfacesinLeicesterinLeicesterPUBLISHED FRI 18 OCT 2024
The role also entails overseeing corporate service support for general practices, preparing UHL for GP contract bids, and reshaping services traditionally provided in secondary care to favor preventative care and long-term condition management in primary care settings. Collaborating with key leaders within UHL, this position will contribute to the Trust's strategic goals aimed at delivering high-quality, integrated healthcare by 2030.
We are looking for a visionary leader with a strong background in primary care, general practice, or secondary care interfaces. You should be passionate about improving patient outcomes through innovative care models and committed to developing partnerships that bridge gaps within the healthcare system.
Join us at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) and be part of a team that's making a real difference in the way healthcare is delivered. Together, let's create a stronger, more integrated NHS for our patients.
Our vision to be leading in healthcare, trusted in communities sets out our strategy to 2, our goal areas are high-quality care for all, ensuring UHL is a great place to work, developing partnerships for impact, and achieving research and education excellence.
Delivery of our strategy is underpinned by an exciting multi-million-pound investment which will create new hospital facilities by 2, radically improving patient and colleague experience.
Lead the strategic development and implementation of integrated care pathways between primary care, general practice, and UHL.
Strengthen the transfer of care processes to ensure smooth patient pathways and improved communication between UHL and General Practice.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with GPs, Primary Care Networks (PCNs), and other stakeholders through regular forums and events to support continuous improvement.
Oversee the design and delivery of UHL's corporate service support offer to general practice, including digital/IT support, recruitment, finance, and other non-clinical functions.
Prepare UHL to bid for GP contracts (e.g., GMS, PMS, APMS) when opportunities arise, ensuring legal and operational readiness.
Lead initiatives to reshape services traditionally delivered in secondary care, focusing on preventative care and long-term condition management within primary care settings.
Collaborate closely with UHL's GP Executives, strategy and planning managers, and other key leaders to ensure alignment with the organization's strategic goals.
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