Clinical Lead (Urgent Community Response)

NHS; Seaton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Team Lead to enhance Urgent Community Response services. This position involves leading a team, managing complex patient cases, and driving service improvements to optimize patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a professional qualification in relevant healthcare fields, strong clinical experience, and exceptional leadership skills. Join us to make a real impact in community healthcare.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave

NHS Pension scheme

Salary sacrifice options

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Substantial clinical experience with complex cases.
• Strong leadership to empower teams and drive performance.
• Confidence in service development and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical governance and support for the team.
• Deliver advanced assessments and treatment to patients.
• Collaborate with various services for seamless care.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Leadership skills

Ability to manage complex cases

Service development

Organisational skills

Education

Professional qualification in Nursing, Paramedic Science, Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

Job description

Job summary

About Us

At the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust we are committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care that keeps people safe and well in their own homes. Our Urgent Community Response (UCR) Services are at the heart of this, helping prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, improving patient outcomes and supporting timely discharges.

We are seeking a Clinical Team Lead with drive, clinical expertise, and leadership skills to empower their team and shape the future of Urgent Community Response across two localities, covering Honiton, Ottery & Cranbrook (HOSM) and Seaton, Axminster & Sidmouth (SAS) clusters.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Details

Date posted: 26 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 185-384-11534

Job locations: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2UU

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The Role

As the UCR Clinical Team Lead, you will:

• Lead with impact across the teams, providing clinical governance, guidance, and support to your team.
• Support and manage a complex caseload, delivering advanced assessment, treatment, and advice to patients and carers, as well as sharing skills and knowledge with the team.
• Mentor, supervise, and inspire your team, fostering professional growth and a culture of excellence.
• Collaborate across services, including GPs, hospital staff, community services, Social Care, and voluntary organisations, to ensure seamless, high-quality care pathways.
• Drive service development and improvement, implementing changes that enhance patient outcomes and team performance.

Who Were Looking For

We are seeking a motivated, experienced clinician who:

• Holds a professional qualification in Nursing, Paramedic Science, Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy, with current registration.
• Has substantial clinical experience and the ability to manage complex cases.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, able to empower teams and drive performance.
• Is confident in service development, governance, and clinical decision-making.
• Is proactive, organised, and committed to achieving excellence in patient care.
• Is able to work well under pressure and work in cohesion with colleagues to gain the best outcomes for all.

Why Join Us?

We offer:

• Make a real impact: Lead a valued, dynamic service that transforms patient care in the community.
• Professional growth: Access to training, supportive peer working, and development opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative culture: Join a friendly and successful team that values innovation, inclusivity, and respect.
• Be part of a service thats always evolving, high in demand, and leading the way in community healthcare.

This role involves autonomous working, lone visits, and participation in UCR and management rotas, which may include some ad hoc weekend or bank holiday working. A full driving licence is essential for this post.

The postholder will, in time, be expected to join the Community On-Call rota. This is well-supported by the wider team and occurs infrequently. Cover is required across evenings, weekends and bank holidays, including overnight, with additional remuneration provided and the option of time off in lieu. There are other locations such as Seaton, Honiton, Sidmouth, Axminster and Ottery St Mary.

Lead a team, make a difference, and shape the future of Urgent Community Response.

Working Pattern: Full-time hours across Monday to Friday. Some ad hoc weekend or bank holiday may be required, including participation in the Community On-Call rota. Flexible-working requests will be considered, providing this still allows the needs of the service to be met.

Interview Date (confirmed): Wednesday 22nd October at Honiton Hospital, EX14 2DE

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Hannah Baker, Operational Manager for Urgent Community Response within East Devon on 07814 296179 or [e-mail]

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an inclusive employer, values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme