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Lead Physician – Bupa Health Clinics (Sevenoaks, Orpington, Tunbridge Wells) Permanent | Full-time | Competitive Salary + Benefits Are you a dynamic and experienced GP with a passion for clinical leadership? Do you thrive in a supportive, high-quality care environment where your input truly shapes service delivery? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you. As aLead Physician , you will be at the forefront of delivering excellence in clinical care while guiding and supporting a team of dedicated doctors and Health Advisors. Your leadership will ensure consistent standards of high-quality care across Bupa Health Clinics atSevenoaks Medical Centre , Lyca Health Orpington and The Royal Tunbridge Wells Clinic . This is an exciting opportunity to blend hands-on clinical work with strategic oversight in a setting that prioritises patient experience, clinical governance, and continuous professional development. About the Role: You will be responsible for: Providingclinical leadershipand management to Bupa doctors and Health Advisors across our centres and remote services. Deliveringcomprehensive health assessmentswith a varied caseload. Playing a key role inclinical governance , including audits, incident reviews, and preparation for CQC inspections. Supporting and mentoring GPs throughCPD ,appraisals , andperformance management , fostering a culture of excellence and learning. Driving results and quality improvements in collaboration with centre and hospital management teams. What We’re Looking For: An experienced GMC registered GP. Passion for deliveringhigh-quality, patient-centred care . Demonstrated experience inclinical leadership , team development, and performance management. Excellent communication, decision-making and organisational skills. Confidence in working within bothface-to-face and remote services . A commitment to continuous professional development and healthcare improvement. Previous experience within theprivate healthcare sector including carrying out health assessments . Background in mentoring, training, and appraisal. Familiarity withquality improvement frameworksand commercial healthcare operations. Why Bupa? At our Bupa Clinics, we don’t just care for our patients – we care for our people. You’ll be supported by experienced clinical and operational teams, benefit from structured CPD opportunities, and work in an environment where your expertise is recognised, and your leadership makes a genuine difference. This role offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful service development within a respected private healthcare organisation. At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace. That’s why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing. KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits: 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday Free secure staff parking Private health insurance Life assurance Up to 40% off some of KIMS Hospital services Employee Assistance Platform Retail discounts and cashback Discounted gym membership Free eye test At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer. Ready to shape the future of private primary care with Bupa? Join a healthcare provider where clinical leadership is valued, and patient care comes first. Apply online today to take the next step in your leadership journey with Bupa. 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