Associate Medical Director for Primary Care Liaison
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £109,725.00 to £145,478.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £109725.00 - £145478.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 8DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9216-26-0172 |
Summary
Service Improvement & Integration Lead initiatives to streamline referral processes, discharge planning, and electronic transfer of pathology results and clinical documentation. Support the development of shared care protocols for long-term conditions and high-volume pathways (e.g., frailty, diabetes, cancer follow-up). Support the development of care pathways across the primary, secondary, community interface as prioritised by the collaborative forum. Quality & Governance Ensure robust clinical governance across joint initiatives with primary care partners. Monitor and report on quality metrics related to the primary-secondary care interface, including patient experience and safety indicators. Education & Workforce Development Promote education and training opportunities for primary care colleagues in collaboration with UHP specialists. Support workforce planning initiatives that address capacity and capability across the system. Innovation & Digital Transformation Champion digital solutions that improve interoperability between UHP and primary care systems (e.g., GP Connect, shared care records). Work with IT and clinical teams to optimize automation and efficiency in information exchange.