Richard Fieldhouse

Richard Fieldhouse is an experienced healthcare professional with a robust background in general practice and medical leadership. As the Chairman of the National Association of Sessional GPs since 1997, Richard has helped engage 3,000 GP members to enhance patient care through strategic development and collaboration with medical organizations. Richard serves as a Clinical Entrepreneur Mentor for NHS England, aiding the development of junior doctors, and holds the position of Clinical Lead for Communications and Engagement at NHS Coastal West Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group. A freelance GP since 1995, Richard has worked extensively across numerous GP practices in West Sussex and South East Hampshire. Richard founded the UK’s first chambers for locum GPs while serving as Clinical Director at Pallant Medical Chambers from 2004 to 2017. Additionally, Richard engaged in various committee roles, including membership in the BMA General Practitioners Committee and contributions to notable guidance on GMC revalidation for freelance GPs. Richard earned an MBBS in Medicine from St George's, University of London.