Medical Lead

Why Oviva?

To build a healthier future for all! Our mission is to provide the most accessible and effective care to people with weight-related conditions.

By blending behaviour change therapy with our unique technology and an incredible team of passionate employees, we create affordable and accessible app-based healthcare programmes to tackle conditions such as obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

Our proven strategy has made us an award-winning and the largest digital health provider treating diet-related conditions in Europe. We operate within healthcare systems, including the NHS, to provide people with the medical care they need. We are rapidly expanding across Europe, including the UK, Switzerland, Germany, and now Poland. By joining us, you will be part of an organisation that has treated over 500,000 people to date and continues to scale up.

As we continue to grow, we are recruiting for a Medical Lead to shape and oversee our clinical pathways and ensure compliance within the UK. This role offers a unique blend of direct clinical involvement, leadership, and interaction with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

We welcome applicants seeking 0.4 to 1 FTE, with the requirement to collaborate in our vibrant London office at least twice a month.

The Role

• Oversee prescribing activities, provide patient management insights, and ensure prescribing efficiency.

• Collaborate with teams to develop and update key policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

• Support medical complexity clinics and ensure effective knowledge transfer.

• Develop and implement clinical pathways, update medication protocols, and monitor NICE and NHS developments.

• Maintain Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, perform audits, and ensure inspection readiness.

• Act as PSIRF Investigator and Named Clinician for Adult Safeguarding, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.

• Provide clinical supervision to nurses, manage complex cases, and establish strong working relationships.

• Lead evidence-based presentations and expand data-driven insights with BI tools.

• Engage with external stakeholders, provide clinical insights, and support commercial opportunities.

About You

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) with GMC registration on the GP register.

• Strong clinical experience and leadership in medical roles, with a special interest in weight management.

• Experience in clinical safety, pathway development, and regulatory compliance.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to make a meaningful impact in revolutionising healthcare.

• Exciting and rewarding role in the high-growth environment.

• A comprehensive well-being programme; including a Healthcare Plan & Employee Assistance Program.

• A personal learning & training leave allowance to support your development.

• Flexible and remote working that enables you to work in a way that suits you.

• A home working allowance to personalise your workspace.

• Competitive Salary & company pension.

• Enhanced Family leave.

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus Birthday day off and volunteering leave.

Having a culture that people want to work in, is very important to us. We do this by keeping our values at the forefront of everything we do:

We put the patient first, We measure & improve, We build winning teams

Oviva is passionate about creating an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. We are a truly inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and everyone is welcome. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, and socioeconomic status. We actively seek out candidates who bring a unique perspective to help us build a stronger, more inclusive team.

We're Proud to be a Disability Confident Employer

Please click ‘Apply’ today and take your next step towards a career with Oviva.